Job Summary: Deliver top-quality healthcare services by utilizing ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners. This role extends to performing Computed Tomography (CT) and related procedures to generate detailed cross-sectional anatomical images.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform CT procedures, ensuring patient clinical history aligns with the exam and documenting all relevant information for practitioner use.
• Prepare patients by providing clear instructions to achieve optimal results, encourage cooperation, and reduce anxiety.
• Select appropriate exam protocols as directed by Radiologists and adhere to established CT policies and procedures.
• Position and immobilize patients as needed, prioritizing comfort and accurate imaging.
• Apply radiation safety principles to minimize exposure for patients, self, and others.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Address patients' physical and psychological needs throughout procedures.
• Perform venipunctures and manage equipment for contrast administration and patient monitoring.
• Evaluate image quality, adjust display parameters, and initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Complete all necessary computer documentation, including patient histories and exam charges.
• Educate patients about tests and procedures to foster understanding and ease.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, report equipment issues, and contribute to supply management.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives, including quality control duties.
• Support other departmental areas as needed.
• Stay knowledgeable about sterile supplies, CT imaging techniques, and 3D workstation functions such as image reformatting and reconstruction.
• Manage the release of imaging media to authorized parties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Computer proficiency.
• Experienced radiographer with a solid understanding of CT procedures and cross-sectional anatomy.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Certified by the relevant state authority.
• Registered Technologist (R.T. (R)) with ARRT or equivalent certification.
• Must maintain or obtain CT credential (R.T. (R) (CT)) within two years of employment.

This position operates on a night shift schedule within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest United States.