CT Technologist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Radiology CT technologist to perform CT exams in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will ensure patient safety, positioning, comfort, and accuracy of imaging.

Responsibilities include IV contrast administration, adherence to ALARA, and documentation in EMR/PACS while collaborating with radiologists to deliver high-quality studies.

Qualifications

• Competence in CT imaging and patient positioning.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and ALARA compliance.
• Experience with IV contrast administration and patient-focused care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with radiologists and healthcare teams.
• Strong documentation skills in EMR/PACS and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams according to physician orders and established CT protocols.
• Ensure correct patient identification and provide patient education, positioning, and comfort.
• Maintain strict radiation safety practices and comply with ALARA standards.
• Administer IV contrast as appropriate and manage contrast-related patient needs.
• Evaluate image quality and coordinate promptly with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Document exam details accurately in EMR/PACS and support workflow and quality initiatives.
• Participate in continuous learning to maintain and improve clinical skills.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety/ALARA

IV contrast administration

EMR/PACS documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

EMR/PACS systems

Job description

to perform high-quality CT imaging in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams according to physician orders and established CT protocols.
• Ensure correct patient identification and provide patient education, positioning, and comfort.
• Maintain strict radiation safety practices and comply with ALARA standards.
• Administer IV contrast as appropriate and manage contrast-related patient needs.
• Evaluate image quality and coordinate promptly with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Document exam details accurately in EMR/PACS and support workflow and quality initiatives.
• Participate in continuous learning to maintain and improve clinical skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competence in performing CT imaging and patient positioning.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and ALARA compliance.
• Experience with IV contrast administration and patient-focused care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with radiologists and healthcare teams.
• Strong documentation skills in EMR/PACS and commitment to quality.