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Nicklaus Children's Health System · 3 weeks ago

CT Technologist (Per Diem)

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a CT Technologist to utilize Computerized Tomography Scanners for producing diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues. The role involves ensuring radiation safety, coordinating patient workflow, assisting in procedures, and maintaining accurate records.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety by utilizing dose reduction technology and monitoring to optimize patient dose. Sends dose to Dose Monitoring System upon completion of scan

Coordinates scheduling, transporting, and scanning of patients. Ensures inpatient patients are transported back to their units

Ensures correct examination is ordered. Reviews all information prior to initiating exams

Assists Radiologist in CT guided biopsies, drainages, and CT guided interventions

Obtains patient history, explains exams/procedures to patients and parents, checks history and previous CT scan (if any) with designated Radiologist, and addresses patient and family concerns

Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Utilizes two patient identifiers to ensure accuracy per policy

Loads and operates power injectors for IV contrast media administration

Maintains accurate and timely CT scan records. Ensures scanning and contrasts are accurate

Performs high-quality CT portion of Diagnostic PET Scan as per Radiologists protocol

Enters and transmits patient information to PACS for interpretation/reading promptly upon completion of examination

Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position

Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients

Answers phones and problem solves as needed

Practices radiation safety at all times and adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy

Performs portable examinations in the operating room and critical care units. Knowledge of portal operations and trouble shooting

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of equipment, monitoring inventory, and stocking scan room

Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner

Problem solves issues with equipment and reports equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis

Qualification

CT CertificationRadiology Technologist licenseBLS CertificationComputerized Axial TomographyRadiological terminologyProblem solvingEffective communicationTeamworkConfidentiality