Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - Japan

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• Perform a full range of CT Technologist functions and procedures.  Operate or direct operations of radiological equipment for computerized tomography.  Become proficient with and adhere to the local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the correct conduct of CT procedures. 
• Take the patient and explain the procedure to be performed and answer relevant questions.  Provide for the physical and emotional comfort of the patient.
• Set up patients and perform necessary adjustments and patient position as prescribed by the Diagnostic Radiologist or physician. Position the patient and make exposures necessary to complete the requested exam.
• Perform computerized axial tomographic scans.  Make independent standard examination, inclusive of arriving/departing patients via automated computer tracking system.  Prepare the patient with the required contrast agents; position the patients in the scanning unit; make the exposures necessary for the requested examinations and print the film.
• Provide direct assistance in the performance of highly sophisticated and complex examinations, requiring dynamic scanning techniques.
• Schedule patients for examinations.  Evaluate the nature of critical and emergency procedures and determine patient priorities to accommodate them.  Maintain records of patients treated, examinations performed, scans taken, etc. Maintain permanent records of scans in tape library.
• Provide technical and professional knowledge for diagnostic impressions and findings.
• Assist in researching, developing and formulating new techniques for CT procedures required by the Imaging Division. 
• Perform patient archiving and printing, to include making hardcopy radiographs or required images at the correct window and level settings.  Process the images and file in correct file folder, and retrieve file jackets in the film archives as necessary.  Archiving responsibilities include: transferring the required image information to the established long term storage device and printing those images for each patient as required by the SOP manual or as directed by the Government supervisor.
• Confer with the radiologist to establish requirements of non-standard examinations to determine technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of CT cuts necessary to satisfy the requirements of that study.
• Notify the radiologist or referring physician of any significant scans requiring immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.
• Recognize the need for quality control and maintenance on dry view laser imager.
• Review new developments in the field by reading journals and attending meetings when possible and recommend to supervisor those changes that would improve the operation of the department section.
• Recognize need for, and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person required resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
• Safely and effectively operate equipment used in patient care as specified in the equipment user manuals or other similar documentation. Maintain a safe working environment.  This includes general safety procedures, safe practices of emergency procedures, proper handling and storage of hazardous materials, maintaining physical security, and reporting of incidents.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain current certification and registration as a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist as determined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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