CTTechnologist

**Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 24 **Work Shift:** Days/Afternoons (United States of America) ​**CT Technologist (Harmonized) – St. Charles Hospital** **Job Summary:** The CT Technologist applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of CT scanning equipment in a way that provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. The CT Technologist assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans. **Essential Functions:** * Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient/procedural data is correct. * Performs computed tomography procedures. * Performs timeout as required per policy. * Properly positions patients on CT scanning cradles and properly immobilizes patients with appropriate devices to obtain desired position. * Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner per physician request and patient history. * Performs intravenous injections and demonstrates a knowledge of use and care of existing IVs, administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures. * Assists the radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, etc. utilizing sterile techniques, exhibiting safe and effective use of all contrast and radiation materials. * Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS. * Participates in on call rotation as required. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Education:** * Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred) **Required Licensing & Certifications:** * BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from ap