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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

CT Technologist - Radiology CT

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), ARRT-CT, and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.
  • Successfully complete the six-month orientation.
  • Be experienced and competent in routine and complex studies.
  • Have a complete understanding of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, and safety and service standards.
  • Have a complete understanding of imaging equipment, image processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient-care equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all duties of a CT Technologist I.
  • Safely administer contrast or other imaging agents, including identifying incompatibilities and interactions.
  • Assess a patient’s risk for allergic reaction to contrast media and related medications before administration, and follow protocols to escalate concerns.
  • Evaluate lab values before administering contrast media or related medications and beginning the ordered examination.
  • Provide accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language, and verify that the patient understands and agrees to the ordered exam.
  • Perform ordered exams or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
  • Adhere to policies and use protocols to determine whether expected outcomes have been met.
  • Document deviations from protocol and patient-specific issues that may affect image quality.
  • Notify the appropriate health care provider when an immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings, patient condition, or other relevant concerns that may affect patient safety or care.
  • Complete required post-processing, image display, and transfer for physician review in a timely manner.
  • Complete order closure, charge entry, and PACS quality assurance in a timely manner.
  • Routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on competency.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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