Job Description
The CT Tech 2 arranges patients for Computed Tomography examinations, produces CT images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems, prevents patient exposure to unnecessary radiation, ensures patient safety by using pre-established imaging protocols and screens patients for safe administration of contrast media. Utilizes departmental policy for safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre- and post‑education to patients and family. Able to evaluate competency level of others. Reports to Supervisor or Manager.
Responsibilities
- Clinical skills
- Exhibits working knowledge of all CT equipment and procedures.
- Refers to physician's orders/chart for any special instructions that may be indicated.
- Routinely questions the patient before procedure to obtain patient history.
- Explains procedure completely to facilitate cooperation and alleviate anxiety.
- Performs all procedures in an efficient and timely manner without compromising quality or the mission statement.
- Coordinates CT schedule with other areas to prevent patient waiting.
- Patient/General Safety
- Corrects and reports accidents, incidents and safety hazards.
- Uses PPE (personal protective equipment) when appropriate.
- Is aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information.
- Uses good body mechanics when moving patients.
- Adheres to infection control practices.
- Radiation safety
- Ask females of childbearing age if they may be pregnant.
- Uses proper radiation shielding for pediatric patients and patients in childbearing age.
- Routinely wears film badge to monitor radiation exposure.
- Complete Annual Mandatory Radiation Safety.
- Wears proper radiation protection equipment while doing procedures.
- Equipment Maintenance
- Routinely performs proper tube warm‑up for all x‑ray equipment.
- Reports all equipment problems to chief technologist and places service call through call center.
- Documentation/Communication
- Complete Exam Data Entry fields on all exams.
- Documents all pertinent information, i.e., patient history, tech initials,
- Other duties as assigned.
- Is available to work a rotating on‑call schedule to ensure 24‑hour coverage of the CT Department.
- Assist in other areas of the department as workload permits.
- Keeps areas well stocked at all times.
Qualifications
- 2 Years experience.
- Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
- Current State License, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R) or Registry Eligible, Computed Tomography, CT, Basic Life Support, BLS - HCP.
About Us
Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes:
- An 988‑bed hospital and the area’s only Level II Trauma Center.
- A freestanding Children’s Hospital.
- A 545‑provider care network covering more than 40 specialties.
- Two free‑standing emergency rooms—Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North.
- A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics.
- Outpatient imaging and surgery centers.
- Assumption Community Hospital.
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
- Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78‑bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas.
We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.