CT Tech

Essential Functions

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.

Uses computer system in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care; (a) patient's full name (b) patient's medical record number (c) patient's date of birth (d) examinations performed.

Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.

Nonessential Functions

Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies appropriate personnel when stock is low.

Participates in the orientation and training of new employees and healthcare professionals and of CT students.

Performs "clerical" and "transporter" responsibilities as required. Demonstrates proper response and reliability for "on-call" coverage.

Organizational Expectations

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and prevention.

Maintains hospital and clinic standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of role or practice.

Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Participates in patient rounding.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and the TIC standards and or standards from other accrediting bodies

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree required.

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.

Certifications: BLS required

Licenses: ARRT with additional certification in CT. If not certified in CT.

Computer: Basic computer skills