CT Tech
Lafayette, Colorado
Good Samaritan Medical Center

CT Tech

Location: Lafayette, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours/week, 9 hours/day Shift: Evening 8, Monday to Thursday, 11:00 to 20:30 On Call: Rotating call and assigned holidays

Job Summary

Performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. The role requires independent judgment to produce high-quality scans.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job.
• Operates CT equipment and related information systems to produce quality images.
• Verifies patient identification and orders, and prepares patients for exams.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Follows radiation safety guidelines, infection control, and sterile technique.
• Administers contrast media as ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision, with patient education on contrast safety.
• Keeps accurate patient, procedure, and adverse-reaction records, and follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, and QC.
• Completes studies within department time expectations without compromising care or exam quality.
• Coordinates care and communicates with other providers, and educates, instructs, and supports students and other technologists.

Required Skills

• Sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency
• Proficiency operating CT equipment, including CT imaging techniques and protocols
• Knowledge of contrast administration protocols, including contrast injector operation as applicable
• Electronic image viewing, transfer, and manipulation
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds appropriately
• Works independently and as part of a team, communicates effectively, and prioritizes tasks

Required Education

• Associate degree

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• ARRT (R) certification
• Licensure in state of practice, as applicable
• Radiation badge (source notes it is provided by supplier as preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT (R)(CT) certification
• Fluoroscopy certification for caregivers hired in this role in Colorado
• 1 to 2 years of CT and acute care experience