Cat Scan Technologist

Job Summary

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Minimum Education

• Associate's degree in radiologic technology; additional completion of CT technology certificate program preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• State licensure and/or ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action