Job Posting
Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and ensures that proper information has been obtained for the physician to make a diagnosis. Maintains required documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion
- Ensures that a consent form for IV contrast materials has been obtained and screens for pregnancy
- Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.
- Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry
- Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment
- In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols