CT Technologist Certified

Tell me about a time you had trouble getting IV access for a contrast study. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain IV competency and know when to stop and get help instead of repeated sticks.

Tell me about a time you noticed a possible critical finding on a scan. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to alert the radiologist promptly without overstepping their role by telling the patient.

How do you keep your ARRT CT credential and IEMA license current?

What they are checking: Whether they manage their required credentials responsibly so there is never a lapse.

The ER sends a stroke patient while you're halfway through an outpatient scan. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize time-critical cases and still treat the scheduled patient respectfully.

How do you help a claustrophobic or confused patient stay still long enough for a good scan?

What they are checking: Whether they combine patient comfort with technique to avoid motion artifacts and repeat scans.

Walk me through how you confirm the right scan protocol before a patient gets on the table.

What they are checking: Whether they check orders and protocols with the radiologist rather than assuming, which prevents repeat scans.

A patient getting IV contrast starts itching and feels short of breath. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a contrast reaction early and know their role in the emergency response.

How do you screen patients for contrast risk, like kidney function or prior reactions?

What they are checking: Whether they follow screening steps every time so high-risk patients are caught before injection.

How do you keep radiation dose as low as possible while still getting a diagnostic image?

What they are checking: Whether they understand dose optimization and take ALARA seriously for every patient.

What problems have you run into sending images to PACS, and how did you fix them?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot PACS issues so images reach radiologists without delay or mislabeling.