TITLE:    CT Technologist                  

DEPARTMENT:      Diagnostic Imaging

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR JOB TITLE:   Director of Diagnostic Imaging             

Position Summary

The CT Technologist operates CT equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians.  Performs age-specific, routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices.  The CT Technologist may assist in other areas of Diagnostic Imaging such as MRI, Mammography, stereotactic and DEXA. 

Essential Functions

• Operates CT equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by a physician.
• Performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. 
• Performs daily QA on CT equipment per manufacturer’s specifications.
• Administers oral contrast to patients prior to the scan.
• Documents all patient history to meet department policy and protocol.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs.

Non-essential Functions

• Assists with MRI, Mammography, Stereotactic and DEXA duties, as needed.

• Assists Registration by moving patients from pre-registration status to active status.
• Assists secretary by burning CD’s for patients that require them.
• Assists with maintaining American College of Radiology accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Valid Ohio Radiologic License.
• Has passed the ARRT certification exam and maintains current ARRT registry.
• Must fulfill weekend, holiday and call requirements.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Mental / Emotional Demands

• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, policies and procedures. 
• Apply common sense to carry out instructions given in written or oral form. 
• Ability to reason and make critical judgments. 
• Must be mentally alert and detail oriented, capable of dealing with a diversity of tasks and interruptions.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and perform daily tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to remain calm and functional in a crisis or confrontation.

Physical Requirements

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.