CT Technologist PRN

• Operates CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans (x-rays) for diagnostic and invasive procedures.
• Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Prepares the patients with proper sterile technique.
• Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices.
• Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
• Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area.
• Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
• Provides quality care to patients during procedures.
• Assists with patient and family education.
• May support or assist in research and related activities.
• Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
• Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
• Acts as a resource for students and junior techs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and at a minimum be registered with the ARRT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• This position is eligible for shift differentials.

Emory Healthcare