Job CT Technologist, Certified

Job Title

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO / AA

This position is responsible for performing specialized radiologic procedures involving the application of prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview : The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT and special procedures using CT scanners and angiographic high pressure injectors.
• Screens patients to eliminate potential problems with procedures.
• Performs angiographic or special interventional procedures.
• Completes and verifies all requests, charges, and drug logs to maintain supplies and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintains the integrity of the equipment.
• Assists in the reduction of waste by properly utilizing the resources and materials provided.
• Approaches management with proposed solution to problems.
• Ensures that new procedures and protocols are implemented.
• Analyzes the images for quality.
• Performs venipuncture, care of IV's, chest tubes, oxygen and catheters.
• Performs necessary radiology functions in programs such as PowerChart, Teletracking, RIS and Epic for business.
• Performs post processing and image reconstruction.
• Restocks supplies when time allows.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Qualifications

Qualifications

Licenses Required

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

Physical Requirements

Color Determination, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and / or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking