CT Tech

CT Technologist

Position Type : Full-Time, Day shift

Benefits :

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment up to $10k

Competitive pay

Job Summary

The CT Technologist I is responsible for operating CT equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and adherence to established protocols. This role involves preparing and positioning patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with radiologists and healthcare team members to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions

Operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and standards.

Prepares and positions patients appropriately for CT procedures, using suitable positioning and immobilization techniques based on patient needs and comfort.

Ensures accurate patient identification, verifies physician orders, and screens patients for contraindications to the examination.

Explains procedures clearly to patients, addressing questions to alleviate fear and anxiety, and provides instructions during and after the exam.

Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare team members to ensure accurate, timely, and patient-centered care.

Reviews images for technical accuracy, presents completed studies to the radiologist, and communicates findings to relevant healthcare team members as needed.

Maintains and performs regular quality control checks on CT equipment, reporting any malfunctions promptly to ensure optimal functionality.

Documents patient clinical history and correlates it with imaging studies to support accurate diagnostic interpretation.

Adheres to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment, and follows all infection control and radiation safety guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-2 years of clinical experience acquired through an accredited radiologic sciences program required

2-4 years of experience as a Computed Tomography Technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in operating CT equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.

Ability to ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to established protocols.

Skills in preparing and positioning patients accurately for CT scans, including using safety lifts and / or additional personnel for patient transfers.

Competence in maintaining CT equipment and ensuring its proper functioning.

Ability to collaborate effectively with radiologists and healthcare team members.

Knowledge of aseptic, surgical, and radiologic techniques.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and deliver accurate results under minimal supervision.

Attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining accurate documentation and image quality.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required

(R) ARDMS or ARRT - Radiographer preferred

CT - Computed Tomography certification or eligibility to obtain within six (6) months of hire required

BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to : hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.