CT Specials Tech

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to manage daily CT operations in the Cat Scan Department and Byrd Clinical Center. The role requires ensuring image quality, confirming orders, and coordinating with radiologists and staff for efficient patient flow.

Candidates should have ARRT certifications, WV Medical Imaging license, and CPR. CT Certification is preferred, with about one year of experience in radiology.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required or eligible.
• WV Medical Imaging license required.
• CPR certification required.
• CT Certification preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT units to perform diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Confirms orders, documents medical necessity and pre-authorization.
• Positions patients and obtains optimal images for diagnosis.
• Reviews lab results to assess renal function for contrast.
• Rotates call assignments and coordinates patient scheduling for department workflow.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV contrast administration

Image quality assessment

Patient positioning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or technical school

Tools

3D lab software

Job description

Job Desciption

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a CT SpecialsTechnologist to work in our Cat ScanDepartment.

The CT Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all CT activities at Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Byrd Clinical Center. CT technologists ensure the quality of services rendered is acceptable. Confirms orders, documents, medical necessity, and pre-authorization on all CT orders. Provides radiological care to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Operates CT units to perform clinical diagnostic procedures as directed.

• Performs venipuncture as required for exam. Measures and administers IV contrast for procedures.
• Reviews available lab results BUN/Creatinine and/or GFR to determine renal function.
• Must be able to follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged.
• Positions patient to obtain desired views and assist Radiologist with biopsy or drainage procedures.
• Views the resulting images to determine if the study is optimal and no additional scans are required.
• Operates 3D lab software to effectively format Cardiac and Vascular images to optimally demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Rotates call assignment as needed for 24 hour coverage; schedules patients in section and coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure patient flow.

To be considered, candidates must have their ARRT,WV MedicalImaging licenseand CPR certifications. A CT Certification is strongly preferred. One year of experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Junior College, Technical School or Associates Degree required
• ARRT required
• WV Medical Imaging license
• CPR required
• CT Certification required
• One year of experience preferred

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