CT Technologist
: Job Details :

Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Maintains required documentation. Job Responsibility Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion. Ensures required consent forms have been obtained. Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry. Utilizes special devices (i.e. bromide shield) to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation of radiosensitive areas (i.e. breast, thyroid, etc.). Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment. In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols. Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view and transmits cases to Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system. Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thorac...CT Technologist, Technologist, CT Tech, Technical, Radiology, Healthcare