CT Tech Per Diem

Department Job Description Summary

Sign On Bonus: Up to $25K
Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem opportunities!

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination, e.g.: positions, and executes specialty radiologic examinations.
• Assists radiologist/physician in patient care during procedure.
• Reviews patient medical record(s) to verify physician's order prior to examination.
• Cross trains in other specialty areas/departments/facilities when work load demands to enhance skills outside assigned specialty clinical area.
• Inspects films for quality, and monitors all films with respect to proper patient name, date and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist.
• Aids in training of new technologists and technical assistants in all phases of assigned procedures, as requested by supervisor/manager/director.
• Demonstrates competency and observes safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area.
• Implements Standard Precautions on all patients, as directed by hospital policy.
• Adjusts to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times.
• Adheres to MSMC established Personnel Radiation dosimeter Policy as observed by supervisor and as documented in department protocol.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions to lead tech/supervisor and clinical engineering immediately.
• Maintains and stocks room with proper supplies necessary to complete radiologic examinations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and SYNAPSE systems.
• Completes exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis, as well as any other necessary paperwork associated with each case.
• Attends monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.
• Proficient in 3D post-processing (Circle Of Willis, Aorta, Boney Extremities, Carotids).
• Proficient in Peripheral IV Catheter placement.
• Proficient in Performing & Documenting Phantom Quality Control on Siemens & GE Scanners.
• Proficient in operating Siemens & GE CT units.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications: Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (CT) and hold a current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control. BLS/CPR certification required.
• Education: Graduate of an AMA Accredited Educational Radiologic Technology Program for Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of clinical experience and/or be able to perform CT Angio, Cystograms, Virtual Colonography, TAVR, Enterography & Rectal Contrast exams.