CT Scanner Tech

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine operates CT scanners and performs CT procedures in accordance with departmental policies. The role requires adherence to ARRT and ASRT clinical practice standards and collaboration with physicians to perform specialized CT procedures.

The technologist sets up and adjusts equipment to obtain diagnostic images, positions patients for optimal results, and gathers essential patient information for each procedure while maintaining patient comfort and

Qualifications

• Formal radiologic technology training completed.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health. CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT scanners and performs CT procedures per department policy.
• Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images while prioritizing comfort and safety.
• Obtains patient information for procedures and ensures radiation protection for patients, technologists, and staff.
• Recognizes emergent situations and activates assistance as needed.
• Works with physicians and supports other areas/shifts as required.

Education

Formal radiologic technology training

ARRT registration

Indiana State licensure (IS Board of Health)

CPR certification

Job description

Req #: 188022

Summary

Operates CT Scanners and performing CT procedures in accordance with department policy and procedures. Operates within the "Standards of Ethics" of the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the "Clinical Practice Standards" established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT). Works together with physicians to perform a variety of specialized CT procedures. Sets up and adjusts equipment to perform diagnostic procedures. Is able to position patients to obtain images of the area of interest, while respecting the patient's ability and comfort. Obtains appropriate patient information for the procedure being completed. Provides radiation protection to the patient, technologist and anyone else in the area, utilizing PPE and other guidelines as needed. Recognizes emergent situations and activates assistance as needed. Assists other areas and shifts as needed.

Education

Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. (Encourage CT ARRT certification.) Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health. CPR Certification.

Experience

Previous experience in CT preferred, but not required, or previous experience in a similar role.