CT Technologist

CT Technologist PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts Parkwest Overview: Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community.

Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high radiation producing equipment to produce high quality CT images. The CT technologist is responsible for maintaining a safe CT environment at all times.

About Covenant Health

Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.

It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog.

As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Path 2 : Nuclear Medicine Technology certification board certified (NMTCB) and within one year ARRT (CT) required.

Path 3 : Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and within one year ARRT (CT) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high radiation producing equipment to produce high quality CT images.
• Selects and operates the computed tomography system, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate exam parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition.
• Evaluates CT scans for technical quality, post processing, completes CT exams in electronic medical record and sends to PACS.
• Adjusts protocols and dose as appropriate to maintain established Dose Reference Levels per ACR and AAPM guidelines.
• Must obtain high quality CT scans in a timely manner.
• Assist radiologist in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques.
• Identifies and screens patient and others according to CT guidelines for safety.
• Obtains patient history, completes and verifies accurate consents, informed consent and/or permits as needed.
• Provides patient instructions/education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety, including the monitoring of patients by audio/visual means during exams.
• Positions patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with regulations while applying principles of computed tomography safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability, safety and comfort.
• Provides for psychological and physical needs of patients for CT procedures.
• Practices aseptic technique and applies universal precautions at all times.
• Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes.
• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performs venipuncture for contrast media administration as ordered/per test design as necessary for CT procedure being performed within scope of practice.
• Loads and operates pressure/power injector for contrast media injection.
• May administer oral and/or rectal contrast as needed.
• May perform lab draws as applicable.
• Assists radiologist with CT procedures (biopsies, etc.).
• Assures time outs are performed.
• Coordinates scheduling and patient flow.
• Proficient in clerical skills.
• Assists in inventory control.
• Educates, trains, orients and assists new staff members.
• Provides education for student technologists.
• Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
• Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.
• Must have and maintain one of the following: Path 1 : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R) and within 1 year ARRT (CT) required.