Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CT

The incumbent is responsible for preparing and positioning patients for CT examinations, providing clear instructions, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the procedure. This includes screening patients for contraindications, applying proper radiation safety measures, and adhering to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize radiation exposure. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major duties includes but not limited to: The CT Technologist balances the needs of patients and staff while performing a wide range of complex scans and procedures. The technologist demonstrates appropriate techniques to gather relevant clinical information from the medical record, significant others, and healthcare providers, and assesses factors that may contraindicate a procedure. They maintain current knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions, and are knowledgeable in all aspects of pre­procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. The technologist is highly skilled in cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral and multi-slice computed tomography, including three­ dimensional reconstruction scans, drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist has specialized training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor body systems as visualized by radiologic imaging. They accurately interpret examination requests and understand the interrelationship and function of the organs involved. Utilizing advanced imaging techniques, the technologist identifies organs and structures on digital displays and ensures that the images produced are of diagnostic quality, emphasizing areas of particular interest to the physician. Operating under the direction of a radiologist, the CT Technologist performs technical diagnostic work, including the operation of computerized radiology and imaging equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients. They receive and interpret requests or instructions for procedures from physicians, seeking assistance from supervisors or higher graded technologists when uncommon or new procedures are required. The technologist independently interprets and carries out the most difficult requests and may oversee the work of lower-grade technologists to accommodate departmental requests. The technologist performs computed axial tomography (CT) scanning of the head and body to conduct a variety of complex diagnostic examinations and is familiar with CT cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, and the recognition of abnormalities and masses, including their location, consistency, and relationship to adjacent structures. They maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field and function as an expert regarding software and hardware capabilities, advising radiologists on available pulse sequences and acquisition parameters to produce optimal images and maximize efficiency. The technologist assists with invasive studies, including needle localizations, biopsy procedures, and CT angiography. They monitor and maintain emergency equipment, including crash carts, oxygen, and suction apparatus, and assist emergency teams as needed. The technologist selects and sets technical factors for difficult examinations, sets up and adjusts accessory equipment, and ensures contrast materials and necessary supplies are available. They obtain and monitor vital signs, notifying the radiologist of significant changes and are competent in administering first aid and basic life support as indicated. The CT Technologist is responsible for furthering the goals of equal opportunity by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in all aspects of their work. They plan and carry out the procedures necessary to complete assignments, handling problems and correcting errors in accordance with established protocols. The technologist performs a variety of general diagnostic radiologic

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