Role Overview: Performs CT procedures to acquire diagnostic images, supporting physicians in disease diagnosis and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operates CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to produce high-quality images.
- Maintains proficiency with various CT systems across multiple locations.
- Follows protocols based on guidelines, ensuring dose data is tracked and alerts are generated for high radiation levels.
- Utilizes extensive knowledge of clinical histories and major organ systems to select appropriate protocols.
- Prepares and positions patients, applies protective shielding, and selects correct technical factors.
- Performs CT interventional and CTA procedures, including advanced studies like TAVR, EVAR, and cardiac imaging.
- Maintains understanding of pharmacology and physiology to optimize scan quality and patient safety.
- Uses physics knowledge to minimize patient dose and interpret technical factors for optimal imaging.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program (required).
- Technical expertise in CT imaging, dose management, and patient care.
- Ability to operate multiple CT systems and adapt to different clinical environments.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and physics relevant to imaging.
- Focus on safety, quality, and adherence to protocols.