Role Overview: Performs CT procedures to acquire diagnostic digital images under supervision, ensuring high-quality imaging for physician diagnosis and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems, maintaining proficiency across multiple locations.
- Follow protocols based on safety guidelines, including dose monitoring and alert systems for exceeding preset levels.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clinical histories, organ systems, and vascular structures to select appropriate protocols.
- Obtain images per established protocols, ensuring patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and safety measures.
- Perform CT interventional and CTA imaging, including advanced procedures like TAVR, EVAR, and cardiac imaging.
- Understand pharmacology and physiology to optimize scan quality and patient safety, while applying physics principles to reduce radiation dose.
- Interpret technical factors to enhance scan quality and efficiency.
Qualifications & Skills: Knowledge of advanced CT technology, clinical protocols, and safety guidelines. Ability to adapt to different CT systems, interpret imaging requirements, and prioritize patient care. Commitment to continuous learning and adherence to organizational policies.