CT Technologist I - Days - 3x12

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health CT Technologist I performs routine CT exams per established protocols with guidance. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering contrast, transferring images to EMR/PACS, and maintaining equipment.

Must graduate from an ARRT-defined program, obtain ARRT certification within 12 months, and hold BLS at hire. No CT experience required; growth through education is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program as defined by ARRT.
• ARRT(RT) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (AHA) required upon hire.
• No CT experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient-centered care under supervision.
• Prepare patients and correlate history with physician-ordered exams.
• Safely administer contrast per protocol.
• Recognize imaging artifacts and correct as needed.
• Communicate with patients and care team to support outcomes.
• Transfer images to EMR/PACS and document studies.
• Perform operator-level quality control and basic equipment maintenance.
• Participate in continuing education and research initiatives.
• Assist with inventory tasks as needed.

Skills

CT terminology

Postprocessing

Communication

Task prioritization

Multitasking

Cross-sectional anatomy

HIPAA knowledge

Teamwork

Dependability

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Accredited imaging program

Military education program acceptable

Job description

General Description

The CT Technologist I performs routine computed tomography (CT) examinations in accordance with established protocols, policies, and safety standards, with guidance as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Utilizing core knowledge, skills, abilities, and available resources, provides safe, highquality, efficient, and patientcentered care and support services under routine or emergent conditions. Care is delivered under appropriate supervision across a variety of settings.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with physicianordered exams to support appropriate imaging.
• Safely administers contrast per protocol
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic imaging artifacts and implement corrective measures independently or under guidance.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to support desired clinical outcomes and service standards.
• Accurately transfers images and associated data to designated systems, completes basic technical documentation, and prepares studies for physician reporting.
• Carries out operatorlevel quality control checks, cleaning, highlevel disinfection, and basic equipment maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately document in EMR/PACS
• Actively participates in continuing education, professional development, and research initiatives to maintain competencies and advance quality of care and treatment practices.
• Supports inventory tasks as needed to help ensure supplies are available.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program as defined by ARRT or

Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.

Experience: No prior CT experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

ARRT(RT) certification required within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, basic radiologic technology concepts, and CTrelated terminology. Applies core CT theory, practices, and techniques to perform examinations and complete basic postprocessing, analysis, and documentation with general supervision or assistance.
• Communication skills to exchange basic information with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned clinical and nonclinical work tasks with guidance and direction, progressively developing independence in managing routine responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain composed in stressful situations with guidance and support, progressively developing effective coping and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

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