Role Overview: Performs CT procedures to acquire diagnostic images under radiologist supervision, utilizing advanced technology and adhering to clinical protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to produce images for diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintain proficiency with multiple CT systems across various locations.
- Follow protocols based on Image Gently Guidelines, monitoring dose levels and alerting when preset limits are exceeded.
- Utilize knowledge of clinical histories and anatomy across organ and vascular systems to select appropriate protocols.
- Ensure patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and shielding to optimize image quality and safety.
- Perform CT interventional procedures and advanced CTA imaging, including TAVR, EVAR, and cardiac studies.
- Apply pharmacology and physiology knowledge to enhance scan quality and safety.
- Adjust technical factors to improve scan quality and efficiency.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program with relevant education; strong technical expertise in CT imaging; knowledge of physics, pharmacology, and anatomy; ability to operate multiple systems and perform interventional procedures.