CT Technologist
TALENT Software Services
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Concord, NC
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 27, 2026
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- The role involves performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
- This includes handling scanners, post-processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.
- Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient.
- Refer and question orders to the Radiologist before performing exams.
- Contact ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
- Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and assist them while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
- Prepare patients for procedures with a full explanation and document on appropriate worksheets.
- Interview patients for a complete medical history and review EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history.
- Record medical history on requisitions.
- Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
- Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results.
- Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols and record contrast type and amount when requested.
- Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed.
- Recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
- Inform appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition and initiate life support measures when necessary.
- Assist in "code blue " procedures during medical emergencies.
- Perform CT scanning and assist Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures, practicing proper sterile technique and adhering to infection control policies.
- Authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
- Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members.
- Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
- Operate radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
- Document contrast administration in the MAR.
- Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
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Requirements
- You will operate CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.
- Authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
- Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
- Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.
- Work involves walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling during normal operations.
- Requires mental capacity to understand the assigned area of clinical expertise or technology.
- Motor coordination needed to operate equipment including various computer systems.
- Intact sense of sight and hearing.
- Required to use radiation safety, MRI safety, and proper ergonomics to maintain an effective, safe environment.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required.
Job Summary
The role involves performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. You will operate CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This includes handling scanners, post-processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.
Essential Functions
Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient. Refer and question orders to the Radiologist before performing exams. Contact ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and assist them while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures with a full explanation and document on appropriate worksheets.
Interview patients for a complete medical history and review EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history. Record medical history on requisitions.
Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols and record contrast type and amount when requested.
Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed.
Recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
Inform appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition and initiate life support measures when necessary.
Assist in "code blue " procedures during medical emergencies.
Perform CT scanning and assist Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures, practicing proper sterile technique and adhering to infection control policies.
Authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
Operate radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
Document contrast administration in the MAR.
Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
Skills
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.
Work involves walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling during normal operations.
Requires mental capacity to understand the assigned area of clinical expertise or technology.
Motor coordination needed to operate equipment including various computer systems.
Intact sense of sight and hearing.
Required to use radiation safety, MRI safety, and proper ergonomics to maintain an effective, safe environment.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required.
The role involves performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. You will operate CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This includes handling scanners, post-processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.
Essential Functions
Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient. Refer and question orders to the Radiologist before performing exams. Contact ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and assist them while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures with a full explanation and document on appropriate worksheets.
Interview patients for a complete medical history and review EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history. Record medical history on requisitions.
Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols and record contrast type and amount when requested.
Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed.
Recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
Inform appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition and initiate life support measures when necessary.
Assist in "code blue " procedures during medical emergencies.
Perform CT scanning and assist Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures, practicing proper sterile technique and adhering to infection control policies.
Authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
Operate radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
Document contrast administration in the MAR.
Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
Skills
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.
Work involves walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling during normal operations.
Requires mental capacity to understand the assigned area of clinical expertise or technology.
Motor coordination needed to operate equipment including various computer systems.
Intact sense of sight and hearing.
Required to use radiation safety, MRI safety, and proper ergonomics to maintain an effective, safe environment.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required.