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

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform CT scans, ensuring patient clinical history aligns with the procedure and documenting all relevant information.
• Prepare patients by providing clear instructions to achieve optimal results while reducing anxiety.
• Select and follow appropriate exam protocols as directed by Radiologists and adhere to established CT policies.
• Position and immobilize patients comfortably to best capture the area of interest.
• Apply radiation safety principles to protect patients, self, and others.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Address both physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• Perform venipunctures as needed and manage equipment for contrast administration and patient monitoring.
• Evaluate image quality and adjust display parameters accordingly.
• Initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Complete all necessary computer documentation including patient histories and exam charges.
• Educate patients about tests and procedures to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, restocking supplies as needed.
• Provide guidance and instruction to students and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives, including quality control duties.
• Support other departmental areas as required.
• Stay knowledgeable about sterile supplies, CT imaging techniques, and 3D workstation functions including image reformatting and reconstruction.
• Manage the release of imaging media to authorized parties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 in good standing.
• Must hold or obtain CT credential (R.T. (R) (CT)) within two years of employment.

Work Environment: Varied shifts with a scheduled 37.5 hours per week in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.