Role Overview: Performs CT procedures to acquire digital images for diagnostic and treatment purposes under supervision, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to produce high-quality images.
Maintain knowledge of various CT systems across multiple locations.
Follow protocols based on safety guidelines and dose management, notifying when preset dose levels are exceeded.
Match clinical histories to appropriate imaging protocols, understanding major organ and vascular systems.
Ensure proper patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and shielding.
Perform CT interventional procedures and advanced CTA imaging, including specialized studies like TAVR, EVAR, and cardiac imaging.
Maintain knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, and physics to optimize scan quality and patient safety.
Interpret technical factors to enhance scan quality and efficiency.
Qualifications & Skills:
Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (required).
Technical expertise in operating CT equipment and understanding of clinical protocols.
Knowledge of dose management, patient safety, and anatomy.
Ability to adapt to different systems and maintain up-to-date knowledge of imaging techniques.
Strong understanding of pharmacology, physiology, and physics related to CT imaging.
This role involves working primarily in a clinical environment, ensuring high-quality imaging while maintaining safety standards and patient care excellence.