CT Technologist, Radiology, Blount, Full Time, Days
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Maryville
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job
Summary Performs a variety of procedures applying ionizing
radiation according to department policy. Communicates with the
physician and other work-related personnel appropriately. Essential
Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and
compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with
compassion. Be the difference. Identifies patients and procedures.
Communicate with nursing or physician concerning patient. Inform
nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies. Fills out
questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 yrs. old.
Positions patients accurately for all procedures. Patients are
transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated
for best visibility. Performs procedures correctly using protocol
book for reference. Studies must be done in a timely manner and
taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible
after completion of exam. Writes time procedure is finished and
filmed on patient board. Films must be archived and taken to
radiologist for reading. Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares
room for patient. Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times.
Adequate supplies and linens must always be available. Cleans
tables and trays after each patient. Uses proper technique when
injection IV contrast. Ensures IV is working and checked first with
an injection of saline. Chooses correct method of injection (hand
or injector). 3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction. Responds
to codes and other emergency situations appropriately. Explains CT
procedure to patient and/or family member. Obtains completed
questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor
or physician's office. Informs patients and families of all delays.
Trains co-workers and students. Assists other technologists when
not busy in assigned CT room. Acquires requisition and checks for
appropriate clinical. Charges procedure, supplies and surgical
codes when exam is completed. Indicates no-film badge wearing name
and fluoro time. Adds surgical charges when needed. Operates the
PAC's system appropriately and verify studies before sending to
archive. Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech
and documents confirmation numbers. Appropriate forms must be
completed for all procedures. Fill out contrast sheet on all
patients receiving IV and rectal contrast. A contrast media form
must be filled out on all patients, CT forms must be filled out on
all patients. Communicates with radiologist to determine
appropriate protocols for each exam. Correct protocols are utilized
as prescribed by the radiologist. Procedures must be performed as
directed by the radiologist. Correct scans as performed.
Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to
scan being processed. Perform warm up calibrations. Utilizes
correct protocols prescribed by the radiologist. Performs
procedures as directed by the radiologist. Corrects scans as
performed. Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as
related to scan being processed. Performs warm up calibrations.
Performs point of care testing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management
job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or
executive. ? Minimum Requirements Education - Certification
Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
Experience - No previous experience required In Lieu Of Team
members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the
minimum requirements listed above. Additionally, may be
grandfathered from obtaining CT Registration pending state and
regulatory requirements. Required Certifications, Registrations,
Licenses ARRT Registered CPR SCRQSA certification (Required for
team members working in South Carolina) Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Knowledge of scanning protocols Able to maintain
competency needed to perform essential functions Proficient in
filming from imaging workstation. Excellent customer service skills
Basic computer skills Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Data entry PACS EMR 3D Imaging preferred Work Shift Day (United
States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department 80017124 CT Scan Share
your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare
for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of
healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at
Prisma Health.
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