Job Description
Duties:
Job Summary:
The Cat Scan Technologist performs computer tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for the interpretation and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
-Performs complex CT procedures.
-Uses professional judgment when reviewing and obtaining patient's clinical history for procedures, ensuring information is documented and scanned into PACS.
-Prepares, screens and reviews the accuracy of the contrast questionnaire with patient and/or family member and scan into EPIC.
-Identifies and/or administers contrast media related to CT exams as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
-Reviews the patient prescription to verify appropriateness of exam and if incorrect, communicates with the Radiologist and Referring Physician to obtain additional clinical information or a new prescription.
-Responsible for calling phy...