CT Technologist
Cincinnati, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify identity, and take pertinent patient history.
• Review procedure orders, medications, allergies, and questionnaires.
• Explain procedures to patients and address questions or concerns.
• Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, physicians, and office staff.
• Position patients, perform scans, and archive procedures following established protocols.
• Prepare patients for contrast media administration using proper venipuncture techniques.
• Administer and document medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to avoid interactions with contrast media.
• Assist coworkers in other modalities as needed (e.g., starting IVs, computer functions).
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures when applicable.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act accordingly.
• Use radiation-reducing techniques without compromising image quality.
• Protect patients, self, and others from radiation exposure; properly use and store dosimeter.
• Use appropriate devices to move patients safely and minimize risk of injury.
• Observe patients to minimize risk of falls or other injuries.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years related experience in CT technology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and operation of x-ray machines and printers.

Education & Certifications

• Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school.
• ARRT certification.
• Ohio License as Radiographer.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.