CT Technologist: Precision Diagnostic Imaging

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks a CT Technologist I to operate CT equipment, position patients, and produce high-quality diagnostic images while upholding safety protocols and patient comfort.

You will collaborate with radiologists and our healthcare team, administer contrast when needed, monitor for adverse reactions, and participate in image review, quality control, and timely diagnostic reporting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience acquired through an accredited radiologic sciences program required.
• 2-4 years of CT Technologist experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images, adhering to protocols.
• Prepares and positions patients for CT procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Verifies patient identity and orders, screens for contraindications.
• Performs contrast administration and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Explains procedures to patients and provides instructions during and after exams.
• Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare team to ensure timely, accurate results.
• Assists with interventional CT procedures and sterile field setup.
• Reviews images for technical quality and communicates findings to the team.
• Maintains CT equipment and performs quality control checks.
• Responds to emergencies per facility protocols and maintains organized work area.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Communication with patients

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited radiologic sciences program

Tools

CT processing systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks a CT Technologist I to operate CT equipment, position patients, and produce high-quality diagnostic images while upholding safety protocols and patient comfort.

You will collaborate with radiologists and our healthcare team, administer contrast when needed, monitor for adverse reactions, and participate in image review, quality control, and timely diagnostic reporting.