CT Technologist - PRN

Johs Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

CT Imaging Tech

PRN - As Needed

Rotating Shifts

Summary

Responsible for successful scanning and assistance of procedures on patients who are extremely ill or injured.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsels patients on the radiographic procedures to be performed.
• Assists physician with biopsies and drainage.
• Secures patient consent for the performance of intravenous injections.
• Positions patients on equipment. Operates scanner and related equipment in the examination of patients
• Must be able to work independently and scan following Departmental Policy Manual.
• Monitors patient during examination. Notifies attending physician of changes.
• Prepares and organizes equipment necessary for CT scan.
• Schedules patients for radiology procedure to be performed.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Cleans equipment after use.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and drugs necessary for procedures conducted.
• May provide guidance to Radiology Technologists, students and assistants as required.

Education, Experience, and Abilities

• Work requires the level of knowledge typically acquired through completion of two years of occupationally specific education or an Associate’s degree in radiology technology or closely related field and six months of previous experience.
• RTR registration required. Annual Certification in CPR is required.
• Work requires the analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles.
• Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain medical center policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing patients, visitors and/or medical center employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

Working Conditions

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.