Responsible for performing routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols under the direction/supervision of a radiologist in an educational hospital based CT department where a wide variety of exams are regularly performed.
- Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas.
- Ensures proper safety standards are met.
- Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols.
- Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient.
- Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects contrast media under the direction of a physician.
- Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
- Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as needed.
- Assists in maintaining supply inventory.