COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST
Job Description
Summary
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
2. Explains procedures to patients. Prepares equipment,supplies, contrast media, and medications.
3. Positions patient and attaches or adjusts immobilizing and shielding devices to ensure precise patient position, patient comfort, and to minimize patient exposure to x-rays.
4. Adjusts and operates computerized tomographic imaging equipment to scan designated anatomical areas.
5. Sets computer controls and laser camera to produce proper images. Assists in injection of contrast media.
6. Monitors patient condition during and after scan to ensure patient safety and comfort.
7. Retrieves information from computer and processes information in the proper format for interpretation by the radiologist and/or archiving.
8. Evaluates completed tests for quality and completeness.Documents all studies performed.
9. Records all required information. Labels films in sequence.Notes all pertinent data required by Radiologists for medical diagnosis.Consults the radiologist as needed.
10. Performs routine equipment maintenance. Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction or need for repair and documents same. Performs quality control studies on equipment.
11. Cleans equipment and room and restores all equipment and supplies for subsequent use.
12. Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and/or continuing education.
13.Comply with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.
13. Participates in self's and others education, training, and development, as applicable.
14.Comply with the Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations of the Hospital in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other National or International Regulatory bodies.
Education
Experience Required
For Grade 09:.Four (4) years as a CT Technologist at KFSH&RC, or (Grade08) related experience is required. .Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.. fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME] is required.Other Requirements(Certificates)
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Hospitals / Healthcare / Diagnostics
Function:
Health Care
Roles:
Software Engineer / Programmer