CT Technologist

Responsible for performing routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols under the direction/supervision of a radiologist in an educational hospital based CT department where a wide variety of exams are regularly performed.

• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas.
• Ensures proper safety standards are met.
• Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols.
• Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient.
• Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects contrast media under the direction of a physician.
• Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as needed.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.