SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGISTS, CT SCAN (TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS IN MEDICINE) California Occupational Guide Number 2002-E (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Special Procedures Technologists, CT Scan prepare the scanning equipment and position the patient on the x-ray table with the proper shielding devise. The Technologists then enter data into the computer, programming what type of scan to perform, scan time, etc. The test results are reviewed for quality completion and then the x-ray film is delivered to the Radiologist. The Technologists monitor the patient's condition during and after the scan to ensure safety and comfort.
COMPENSATION
Salaries differ from one district to another, by additional education, and by amount of work or experience the technologists have. Special Procedures Technologists, CT Scan with no experience may earn an hourly wage between $10.00 to $14.75. With two years experience they usually earn an hourly wage of $11.25 to $15.00, and Technologists with three or more years of experience may make $12.75 to $17.00 per hour.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills
-- Interact with different kinds of patients and other health professionals
-- Follow technical instructions
-- Work precisely and accurately
-- Operate sensitive equipment
-- Must have understanding of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax
and abdomen, physiology, and CT terminology, practices and procedures
Training Requirements
-- High School graduate
-- Graduate from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
-- Current license as a Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry
of Radiologic Technology and be certified with the State of California
-- Complete a training course in Computerized Assisted Tomography (CAT)
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1): 078.362-054 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System: 329170
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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