CT Scan Technician

The Computed Tomography (C.T.) Technologist/Technician is a highly skilled professional who uses specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross sectional images of the human anatomy which aid radiologists in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and disorders.

Academic/Professional Qualification:

• Diploma or BS CT Scan Technology

Experience and Training: 

• Minimum 1-year experience as a CT Scan Technician/Technologist in any hospital

Knowledge, Skills, Ability and Traits:

• Personal Competency
• Ability to speak and understand job related English, sufficient to carryout nursing care instructions.
•  Demonstrate polite and courteous behavior at all time.
• Demonstrate positive attitude to those in authority.
• Ability to give oral instructions / information to patients and visitors in Urdu
•  Computer skill
• BLS

Regular duties / responsibilities

• Prepare the room and equipment before procedure
• Educate and counsels the patient before procedure to decrease anxiety
• Prepares patient for radiological/CT procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographic and/or CT images by following established standards and procedures.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Take consent before procedure
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and physiology.
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients
• Responsible to ensure cleaning and disinfection of the machine as well as the room
• Ensure the proper dose of radio nuclides are administered, starting IV lines if needed
• Monitor patient discomfort throughout the procedure
• Ensures operation of radiology and computerized tomography equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains CT Scan supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
•  Maintains professional and technical knowledge and continuing education workshops by self-study, identifying training opportunities etc.
• Performs any other task assigned by the supervisor

Periodic duties and responsibilities

• Attends concern training programs conducted.
• Attends all the departmental and interdepartmental meetings as and when required.