What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at North Mississippi Health Services?
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* **JOB SUMMARY**
The CT Technologist at North Mississippi Health services is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic imaging procedures using computed tomography equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Technologists are also responsible for reviewing patient information, charts, physician orders, and previous films to plan and perform high quality CT exams. This role oversees safety compliance for patients, staff, and equipment, along with managing overtime and work schedules efficiently to control costs. The technologist must also stay updated on radiology protocols and possess a strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy and work effectively within a team.
**JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
* Must review patient information, chart, physician order, and previous films to ensure the best possible scan plan to answer clinical questions and provide Radiologist with quality CT imaging.
* Perform high-quality CT scans for trauma, emergency, inpatient and outpatient cases.
* Compliance with all patient, staff and equipment safety policies.
* Document patient information, scan details, and contrast administration accurately in EMR/PACS.
* Prepare and educate patients about the CT procedure, including contrast use and radiation safety.
* Adjust scan parameters based on patient condition and clinical indication.
* Administer IV contrast agents safely and monitor adverse reactions.
* Provide care for patients across all acuity levels, including pediatric, geriatric, stroke, and trauma cases.
* Practice ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize radiation exposure.
* Maintain readiness for high-volume, fast-paced trauma and stroke imaging scenarios.
* Work closely with radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
* Compliance with all patients, staff and equipment safety policies.
* Troubleshoot CT equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
* Organize workflow to prevent delays in patient care.
* Compliance with annual review.
* Compliance with IV and contrast injection guidelines.
* Manage overtime; flex hours.
* All other duties assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
* Associate's Degree Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.. Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
* ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Registered by ARRT and licensed as required by the state in which the facility is located... . Required
**Work Experience**
* . .
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
* Keep abreast of changes in Radiology by attending classes and continuing education provided.
* Possess strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy.
* Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
* Have strong team member capabilities and work with team to complete daily work schedules.
* Ability to adapt to emergency situations.
* Make decisions with win/win solutions in mind.
* Assist fellow team members as needed to provide high quality patient care.
* Teach other technologist CT skills to ensure high quality patient care and adherence to imaging protocols.
* Behavior must enhance department operations.
* Must interact with co-workers, Radiologists, other physicians and nursing service to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
**Physical Demands**
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* **Standing****.** Frequently
* **Walking****.** Frequently
* **Sitting****.** Occasionally
* **Lifting/Carrying****.** Frequently 50 lbs
* **Pushing/Pulling****.** Frequently
* **Climbing****.** Occasionally
* **Balancing****.** Occasionally
* **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending****.** Frequently
* **Reaching/Over Head Work****.** Occasionally
* **Grasping****.** Frequently
* **Speaking****.** Frequently
* **Hearing****.** Constantly
* **Repetitive Motions****.** Constantly
* **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations****.** Frequently
**Benefits** **A****vailable**
* Continuing Education
* 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
* Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
* Wellness Programs and Incentives
* Referral Bonuses
* Employee Assistance Program
* Medical Benefits
* Dental Benefits
* Vision Benefits
* License Certification Reimbursement
* Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Employee Discount Program
* Other:
* Early Access to Earned Wages
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance
* Paid Time Away
* Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
* **JOB SUMMARY**
The CT Technologist at North Mississippi Health services is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic imaging procedures using computed tomography equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Technologists are also responsible for reviewing patient information, charts, physician orders, and previous films to plan and perform high quality CT exams. This role oversees safety compliance for patients, staff, and equipment, along with managing overtime and work schedules efficiently to control costs. The technologist must also stay updated on radiology protocols and possess a strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy and work effectively within a team.
**JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
* Must review patient information, chart, physician order, and previous films to ensure the best possible scan plan to answer clinical questions and provide Radiologist with quality CT imaging.
* Perform high-quality CT scans for trauma, emergency, inpatient and outpatient cases.
* Compliance with all patient, staff and equipment safety policies.
* Document patient information, scan details, and contrast administration accurately in EMR/PACS.
* Prepare and educate patients about the CT procedure, including contrast use and radiation safety.
* Adjust scan parameters based on patient condition and clinical indication.
* Administer IV contrast agents safely and monitor adverse reactions.
* Provide care for patients across all acuity levels, including pediatric, geriatric, stroke, and trauma cases.
* Practice ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize radiation exposure.
* Maintain readiness for high-volume, fast-paced trauma and stroke imaging scenarios.
* Work closely with radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
* Compliance with all patients, staff and equipment safety policies.
* Troubleshoot CT equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
* Organize workflow to prevent delays in patient care.
* Compliance with annual review.
* Compliance with IV and contrast injection guidelines.
* Manage overtime; flex hours.
* All other duties assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
* Associate's Degree Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.. Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
* ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Registered by ARRT and licensed as required by the state in which the facility is located... . Required
**Work Experience**
* . .
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
* Keep abreast of changes in Radiology by attending classes and continuing education provided.
* Possess strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy.
* Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
* Have strong team member capabilities and work with team to complete daily work schedules.
* Ability to adapt to emergency situations.
* Make decisions with win/win solutions in mind.
* Assist fellow team members as needed to provide high quality patient care.
* Teach other technologist CT skills to ensure high quality patient care and adherence to imaging protocols.
* Behavior must enhance department operations.
* Must interact with co-workers, Radiologists, other physicians and nursing service to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
**Physical Demands**
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* **Standing****.** Frequently
* **Walking****.** Frequently
* **Sitting****.** Occasionally
* **Lifting/Carrying****.** Frequently 50 lbs
* **Pushing/Pulling****.** Frequently
* **Climbing****.** Occasionally
* **Balancing****.** Occasionally
* **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending****.** Frequently
* **Reaching/Over Head Work****.** Occasionally
* **Grasping****.** Frequently
* **Speaking****.** Frequently
* **Hearing****.** Constantly
* **Repetitive Motions****.** Constantly
* **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations****.** Frequently
**Benefits** **A****vailable**
* Continuing Education
* 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
* Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
* Wellness Programs and Incentives
* Referral Bonuses
* Employee Assistance Program
* Medical Benefits
* Dental Benefits
* Vision Benefits
* License Certification Reimbursement
* Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Employee Discount Program
* Other:
* Early Access to Earned Wages
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance
* Paid Time Away
* Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers