CT Technologist
Lafayette, Colorado
Good Samaritan Medical Center

CT Tech

Location: Lafayette, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, Fri-Sun 0630-1900 On Call: Rotating call and assigned holidays

Role Summary

The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, using independent judgment to produce high-quality scans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions
• Operate CT equipment and related information systems to produce quality images
• Verify patient identification and orders, and prepare patients for exams
• Perform exams per department protocol and review images for quality and accuracy
• Follow radiation safety, infection control, and sterile technique guidelines
• Administer contrast media as ordered, under radiologist or physician supervision, and educate patients on contrast safety
• Complete studies within department time expectations without compromising care
• Provide patient education, address patient and family concerns, and communicate with other providers
• Keep accurate records, including adverse reactions and incidents
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding and charging, consents, and QC; report equipment failures
• Stay current on CT technology through continuing education
• Assist and instruct students and other radiology technologists

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 1 year of experience as a CT Technologist, with CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT (R) certification
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable