“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”
Job Summary
A CT Technologist is responsible for operating CT scanners to capture high-quality diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues. This role involves a combination of technical expertise, patient care, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses and patient safety.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CT technologists are responsible for operating the equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues. They educate and prepare patients for the procedure, explaining the process and answering questions. They position patients accurately to ensure optimal image quality and evaluate the images for technical quality. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort, including administering contrast agents and following radiation safety protocols. They may also be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating the CT scanning equipment. They collect patient medical histories and maintain accurate records of the procedures performed. They collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to interpret images and ensure accurate diagnoses. Sterilizing radiologic equipment Interpreting doctors' written scanning instructions Performing regular warm-up sequences on the CT scanner Taking inventory of radiologic supplies Reconciliation of studies from PACS system to eCW and proper assignation/faxing of external orders to ordering physicians. Obtaining/confirming CT authorizations