Senior CT Technologist

MedStar Health is looking fora Senior CT Technologist tojoinourteamatMedstar Washington Hospital Center!

AsaSenior CT Technologist,you will perform computerized axial tomography scans (CT) on patientsinmultiple sites. Establishes basic CT scan teaching criteria for new technicians and students. Responsible for the CT scan operation in the absence of the CT Supervisor.

MedStar Health isa great placeto work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuitionassistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties:

• Schedules and prepares patients for examinations and reviews patient charts forappropriate historyand orders. Scans and monitors patients during scanning procedures.

• Administers contrast materials andassistswith interventional studies, as needed. Films images and delivers films toradiologistforstatreadings. Develops criteriafor andteaches CT principles/techniques to new employees and students.

• Performs dailyequipmentwarm-ups and checks equipment to ensure proper workingconditions. Ensures that examination rooms are properly stocked with equipment and materials needed to perform scanning procedures.Orderssupplieswhen needed.

• Oversees daily operation ofoutpatientscanner.Prepares reports andmaintainsrecords of exams performed using the radiology department computer system.Reconcilesall errors found on these reports andverifiesthat all exams meet quality assurance standards and areaccurate.

• Completes all required information system functions toassureproper patient information, billing, exam, and other necessary functions. Oversees department activities/operations and staff during supervisor's absence.

Qualifications:

Education