CT Technologist

Company: Talent Healthcare Staffing
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Operate CT scanners to obtain diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must produce quality images for radiologist interpretation and function independently with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

Greet patients by introducing yourself and confirming their name and birthdate.
Take pertinent patient history, review procedure orders, documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaires.
Explain procedures to patients and address any questions to ensure understanding.
Anticipate patient needs, keep patients and families informed of delays, and respond appropriately to concerns.
Communicate professionally with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their staff, respecting differences.
Adhere to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and core values, striving to exceed expectations.
Position patients, scan, and archive procedures according to established protocols, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
Utilize proper venipuncture techniques for contrast media administration as necessary, and administer contrast media according to established protocols or physician direction.
Properly identify, prepare, administer, and document various medications used during procedures.
Reconcile patient medications to ensure no interaction with the contrast media used.
Complete all work in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Assist coworkers in other modalities as appropriate, including starting IVs, completing computer functions, and preparing patients.
Assist physicians with invasive procedures as applicable.
Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon them appropriately.
Utilize appropriate radiation-reducing techniques without compromising image quality.
Protect patients, self, and others from radiation exposure.
Wear and store dosimeters appropriately, switching them out monthly and in a timely manner.
Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect both the patient and self.
Observe patients and assist as necessary to minimize the risk of falls or other injuries.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience

Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures.
Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Preferred Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Education

Required Education

Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school.

Certifications & Licensure

Required Certifications & Licensure

ARRT
Ohio License as Radiographer
BLS (American Heart Association)

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