CT Technologist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a CT Technologist to perform radiographic procedures with independence and professional judgment. You will operate imaging equipment, assist radiologists, and ensure quality and safety standards while maintaining patient comfort.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, selecting technical factors, processing images, and supporting daily radiology department operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2-year CT/Diagnostic tech certification including ARRT training.
• Radiologic Technologist licensure/certification required or preferred.
• CT certification (ARRT-CT) within 3 years of start.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures with independent judgment and initiative.
• Position patients and select technical factors to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Process and send images to PACS and report equipment failures to the Radiology Director.
• Maintain radiation safety and ALARA principles for patients and staff; ensure a safe environment.
• Assist radiologists with procedures and documentation of exam results.

Skills

CT imaging

Radiology procedures

Patient positioning

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

ARRT Certification (CT)

BLS Certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The CT Technologist performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Under direction of the Director of Radiology and Imaging, the CT Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of imaging equipment and performing diagnostic examinations. The CT Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the Radiology Department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The CT Technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times, requires initiative and independent judgment, and is self-motivated to increase knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Why a Great Place to Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you . At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Promotes Quality: Assures that a safe environment is kept for all employees and patients.
• Consistently wears film badge and protective lead.
• Actively participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Assists in the development of action plans to correct identified deficiencies.
• Provides ongoing technical quality assurance/improvement by routinely assessing team member imaging and addressing deficiencies positively and in a timely manner.
• Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.
• Performs all procedures per approved and requested standards.
• Positions patients as determined for specific studies, specific ages, and specific conditions.
• Provides immobilization as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Provides radiation protection to patients and assistants in accordance with prescribed safety standards, e.g. ALARA.
• In situations where communication skills are absent or limited, the technologist must encourage understanding and cooperation by preparing the patient and the family before, during, and after procedures.
• The Technologist must be able to gently persuade the patient to effectively work with them and ease fear and anxiety during imaging procedures.
• Assists physician in administering contrast media and with exams.
• Assists in the diagnosis of disease by consulting with Radiologists.
• Processes and sends images to PACS.
• Documents information per established guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations to guarantee protection of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates pediatric-specific skills and knowledge to perform all procedures using appropriate techniques and methods to produce high quality exams while ensuring patient comfort and protection.
• Responsible for designated work area (supplies, cleaning rooms).
• Reports equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Takes initiative and uses independent judgment.
• Assists in performing first aid when necessary.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders as needed.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of the patients and employees.
• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
• Performs required daily equipment checks.
• Troubleshoots equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Escalates to the Director as needed to avoid and resolve equipment downtime.
• Attends mandatory In-service Education Classes (TB, Hepatitis, Infection Control, Hospital Safety, Back Tips, and Fire & Electrical).
• Adheres to OSHA standards by donning required personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Participates in meetings concerning the Radiology Department.
• Reports to Radiology Director and communicates daily activities and any updates pertinent to department affairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the duties and responsibilities of the job and operational needs of the department.

Education and Work Experience

• Preferred: Associates Degree from an accredited institution or 2-year certification program in Radiologic Technology (including training from United States Armed Forces) and 1 year of CT/Diagnostic technology experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
• Required: Radiography Certification (ARRT) - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Required: Computerized Tomography Certification (ARRT (CT)) - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required within three years of start
• Required: Radiology Technician (ARRT) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.