CT PROGRAM TECHNICAL STANDARDS

A. PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF THE CT TECHNOLOGIST ENCOMPASSES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Technical Skills:

• The ability to use Computerized Tomography equipment to perform diagnostic procedures in a safe manner consistent with minimal radiation exposure and maximum image quality.

• The ability to evaluate and interpret requests for CT procedures and determine the best method of achieving optimal results.

• Select exposure factors and accessory devices for all procedures with consideration of patient size, age, and extent of disease.

• Evaluate images to ascertain that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.

2. Physical Requirements:

• Sufficient strength and fine motor coordination to:
• Be able to push, pull, and lift 25 pounds.
• Push a stretcher, wheelchair or other transportation device without injury to self, patient, or others.
• Assist all patients, according to individual needs and abilities, in moving, turning and transferring from transportation devices to the CT couch, etc.

• Accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solutions without contaminating the syringe and/or needle, etc.

• Adequate eyesight to:
• Observe the patient in order to assess the patient’s condition and/or needs from a distance of, at least, 20 feet.

• Can see numbers, letters, calibrations, etc. of varying sizes located on equipment utilized by a CT technologist.

• Sufficient hearing to:
• Respond to patient’s verbal inquiries
• Communicate with other personnel involved in the care of the patient

• Initiate timely response to audible alarms and signals

3. Interpersonal Skills:

• Work in a professional manner with patients of all ages, races, creeds, and physical conditions while maintaining and respecting patient confidentiality.
• Work with newborns, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in a safe and helping manner.
• Communicate and receive written and verbal instructions and carry them out using proper channels of communication.
• Use accurate verbal and written communications in English to:

• Interpret clinical data

• Read the patient’s medical chart and/or physician’s orders.

• Comprehend and carry out physician requests

• Provide patient/public education related to CT procedures and radiation

• Legibly write patient history.

4. Intellectual Ability and Emotional Stability to:

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of CT imaging procedures.
• Perform mathematical problems quickly and accurately
• Work efficiently in stressful situations

• Complete program requirement

B. WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Works in an air-conditioned environment with minimal exposure to noise and humidity
2. Has frequent exposure to blood and body fluids from patients

3. Has minimal exposure to x-ray radiation