We are searching for a CT Genralist-someone who works well in a fast-paced setting.

In this
position, youll be a liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support
team. In this position, you will integrate scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction
and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions
essential for successful completion of the procedure. Lastly, you must possess, utilize, maintain
and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients and others

Think youve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrating population appropriate care with all patients, appropriately prepares

patients for procedures
Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication
contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory
results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts
Based on order, determines type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based
on patients age, weight and medical/physical status
Provides clear and detailed information regarding pre, peri- and post the procedure to
the patient, family and others
Performs routine, STAT, urgent, and intraoperative CT cases while accurately
demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning
Performs high quality imaging procedures: determines technical factors, identifies and
removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient,
self and others
Follows procedure protocol including performance of venipuncture, administration of
prescribed mediations, and use of pre-exposure radiopaque markers for anatomical and
procedural references
Responsible for precise, complete and accurate data entry and image management in
appropriate technology infrastructure: EPIC, PACS, etc
Ensures the patient is imaged in a safe environment, free of hazards
In collaboration with the manager, assists in identifying opportunities for improvement,
collects data and implements resolutions in accordance with departmental guidelines
Builds rapport and facilitates communication inside the department: network coordinate
activities, strive to become a contact person within your workgroup

Skills & Requirements

Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program

One of the following:
o Computerized Technology ARRT- R.T. (CT-ARRT) certification from the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists
o Computed Tomography certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board (NMTCB (CT-NMTCB))
o Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification (CMRT) issued by the Texas Medical
Board.
 Knowledge of Radiology principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0
adulthood
Knowledge of operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting when
necessary of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film
equipment, R.I.S., and PACS
In depth knowledge of life support and medical terminology understanding is required
Ability to 1) Must be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients,
parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent
customer service and positive guest relations are achieved. 2) must honor
confidentiality 3) must independently scan patients by following the established
protocols 4) must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills 5) must utilize basic
office equipment; such as fax
Preferable:
o if able to demonstrate bilingual skills
o Radiography ARRT- R.T. (R-ARRT) certification from the American Registry of
Radiology Technologists