Senior CT Technologist
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Wake Island
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Under direct and indirect supervision, performs
computerized tomographic (CT) examinations and procedures in the CT
service areas. Essential Responsibilities: Performs computed
tomography studies and procedures. Positions patients and provides
immobilization means and patient counseling as required. Selects
technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for
each individual patient. Reviews orders, prepares schedules and
consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as
needed. Maintains daily records of exams performed. Protocols
orders from Protocol Worklist prior to releasing orders for
scheduling. Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and
double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to
performing the study ordered. Ensures accruacy of information and
data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System
(RIS.) Prepares, loads, programs and operates the contrast
injector. Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock
medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and
disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains appropriate and
adequate supplies during the procedures. Assists radiologist during
procedures; capturing specific interventional CT images and
assisting with biopsy specimen collection. Operates and understands
all features and performance capabilities of the CT systems. Post
processes CT images as required (reformatted images, 3D, etc.)
Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmitts
images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system. Maintains working
knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports
equipment malfunctions appropriately. Assumes responsibilities for
the needs of patient during procedure. Prepares patient and
maintains intravenous (IV) access. Provides service-oriented
communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering
questions. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate
patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for
transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of
procedure. Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to
patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures
appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate
measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.
Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.
Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or
Rapid Response Team situations. Maintains all materials needed and
linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and
cleanliness of room assigned. Accepts responsibilities of direct
supervision of student technologists during their clinical
assignments. Rotates and shares on call responsibilities for CT
service areas. Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding
subsection operations as needed. Pursues ongoing continuing
education. Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice
presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of
such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance. Basic
Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2) years successful CT
technologist experience. Education Associates degree in radiologic
technology; or two (2) years of directly related experience.
License, Certification, Registration Radiographer License (Hawaii)
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association Radiologic
Technologist Certification American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography Additional
Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Minimum four (4) years
successful CT technologist experience. Documented technical
leadership and CT mentoring. Bachelors degree in allied health
care, or related field.
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