CT Technologist

Advocate Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a qualified CT Technologist to perform CT imaging with proper positioning and technique under radiologist supervision. Responsibilities include patient preparation, contrast administration, and QA in the CT suite while maintaining safety standards and accurate documentation.

The role requires ARRT CT certification within 6 months, computer proficiency, and ability to mentor colleagues. Expect rotating shifts in a fast-paced radiology department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology technology with certification by ARRT.
• 6 months minimum CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce scans, positions, and immobilization of patients; selects proper technical factors.
• Ensures patient is informed about procedures and positioning information.
• Responsible for diagnostic procedures with independent selection/modification of factors for optimum results.
• Capture appropriate exam charges and update procedure files in HIS/RIS; train and oversee department personnel.
• Checks daily log to ensure exams are completed; verify procedures sent to PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Provide radiation protection per safety standards; maintain records and cleanliness of CT suite.
• Perform quality control tests and document results; maintain quality protocol to enhance images.
• Complete CQI projects and inservices as assigned.
• Perform 3-D reconstruction, CT angiography; proficient in using AWW workstation.
• Inject contrast material under radiologist supervision.
• Maintain awareness of CT technological changes.

Skills

CT scanning techniques

Mentoring radiology staff

Cross-sectional anatomy

ARRT CT certification

CPR certification

Computer applications

Education

AMA approved radiology technology program

ARRT CT certification (within 6 months)

Tools

AWW workstation

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

Production of scans, positions, and immobilization of patients. Selects proper technical factors. Ensures patient is well informed about procedure and other relevant positioning information. Responsibility for diagnostic procedures requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology so that independent selection and modification of technical factors may produce optimum results. Responsible for capturing appropriate exam charges, updates to procedure files, reimbursement codes, etc., with the HIS/RIS Computer System, as well as training and overseeing department personnel following HIS/RIS Procedures; checks daily log to see that day's exams are appropriately completed. Ensures that procedures sent to PACS are verified to enable radiologist interpretation of the procedure.

Provision of radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Maintenance of adequate records, orderliness, and cleanliness of CT suite. Required to perform quality control tests and document results; maintains a quality protocol to computerize and enhance images. Completes assigned CQI projects and mandatory inservices as assigned.

Performs 3-D reconstruction, CT angiography and is proficient in use of AWW work station.

Injection of appropriate contrast material into a vein to visualize anatomical structures under the supervision of a Radiologist and following department guidelines.

Maintain awareness of technological changes and advances in CT.

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology tech- nology with certification by ARRT 6 months minimum CT experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Able to mentor and educate radiology technologists in proper techniques for CT scanning
• Computer applications technical background in computers
• Technical knowledge in the Area of computers and cross sectional anatomy
• CT registered within 6 month from the date of hire.
• IEMA accreditation American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered (ARRT) (CT)
• CPR certified
• This position may need to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated, in this case, prior experience with all age groups is required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift and/or move patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.