CT Tech

Location: Boise, Idaho

Responsibilities

• Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and nurses that are specific to the exam being performed to assist the provider in the proper diagnosis.
• Educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions.
• Ensure the proper exam is being administered to the patient. Consult provider as needed.
• Assist provider during interventional and invasive procedures.
• Administer oral and IV contrast prior to procedures.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of all supplies as required. Perform daily equipment inspections. Participate in call rotation as needed.
• Responsible for American College of Radiology (ACR) CT testing/accreditation requirements, site specific.
• Performs the most advanced tasks with no supervision. Subject matter expert in computed tomography. May perform quality control.
• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Responsible for ensuring patient care needs are met through effective management of staffing resources and operations.
• Oversee general operation of assigned department including staffing. Lead and mentor others, acting as the first point of escalation. Provide peer-review feedback and maintain competencies of staff. Assist in training of lower level staff.
• Practice guidelines specific to ALARA policy (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
• Computed Tomographic (CT) certification.