CT Technologist

Expedite Technology Solutions LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a CT Technologist to perform medical assessments, operate CT scanners, and assist in procedures. The role requires ARRT certification and offers a full-time position with variable shifts. Join a dedicated team to ensure quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Maintain ARRT or NMTCB certification with CE credits.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and perform medical assessments.
• Operate CT scanner and maintain equipment.
• Assist Radiologists with special procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication

Radiation Safety

Emergency Response

Education

Associate's Degree from an accredited ARRT program

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• Prepares patients for procedures by performing a medical assessment of the mental and physical evaluation of lab values, confirming patient identification through verbal communication and ID band (if applicable), and describing the nature and time requirements of requested examinations to the patient.
• Records patient history, unusual conditions/limitations.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings i.e. staff, in-service, training, etc.
• Trains Radiologic Technology students.
• Identifies problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor; offers solutions as appropriate. Enters detailed accounts of patient incidents in Peminic Incident Reporting System.
• Schedules patients in sections and coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure patient flow. Operates CT scanner according to hospital protocol and manufacturer's recommendations. Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and workflow for all CT departments. Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Follows all physician orders and order requisitions. Consults with a radiologist and/or other physicians regarding examinations as necessary. Assists Radiologists with special procedures (i.e., biopsies, abscess drainage procedures), practices sterile technique, and prevents cross-contamination.
• Assumes charge position as required in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Prepares and/or administers contrast media, e.g., orally, IV, rectally (limited to contrast agents). Starts IVs when needed.
• Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self, following safety standards.
• Restocks and maintains workstations/equipment.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, and administers first aid/CPR as needed.
• Retrieves and loads images, resolves exceptions in PACS, tracks images in EPIC, and ensures archiving at shift end.

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: Permanent

Shift: Variable

Responsibilities:

• Greet and introduce self to patient.
• Perform medical assessments, confirm patient ID, describe procedures.
• Record patient history and limitations.
• Attend department meetings.
• Train students.
• Identify issues, communicate with supervisor, document incidents.
• Schedule patients, operate CT scanner, demonstrate positioning skills.
• Follow physician orders, assist with procedures, maintain sterile techniques.
• Take charge in absence of supervisor.
• Administer contrast media, start IVs.
• Ensure radiation safety.
• Maintain equipment and workstations.
• Recognize emergencies, perform first aid/CPR.
• Manage images and archiving.

Minimum Requirements:

• Maintain ARRT or NMTCB certification, with CE credits and license renewal.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARRT-CT certification within 6 months of hire (if applicable).
• Associate's Degree from an accredited ARRT program or enrolled in such a program.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Healthcare