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Health First · 1 month ago

CT Technologist - CT Imaging

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Health First is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical services. The CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography scans to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions, while ensuring patient safety and comfort, and collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality images.

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Responsibilities

Maintains a safe environment with the operation of CT and related equipment for customers/patients, coworkers, and self by adhering to CT policies, procedures, and guidelines

Properly screens patients for CT scan and effectively documents and communicates pertinent and required information pre and post procedure performance

Positions patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with department safety procedures and protocols

Produces images consistent with image quality standards and evaluates CT scans for technical quality

Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications that are within the CT Technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Monitors patients during scanning procedures, observing for any adverse reactions or complications and taking appropriate action when necessary

Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume

Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) always using excellent customer relation skills

Follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards

Provides orientation and education for new Technologists and assists Radiologists in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques

Qualification

CT imaging equipmentARRT certificationNuclear Medicine certificationBasic Life SupportMicrosoft OfficeCustomer relation skillsCritical thinkingTime management

Required

Graduate of one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) – Accredited programs or schools OR Joint Review Committee Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) Nuclear Medicine Program

General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida

Any one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine Technology – ARRT (N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Advanced American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT (CT) certification within two (2) years of start date

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained

Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call

Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment and able to respond to life threatening situations

Demonstrate effective time management, critical thinking skills, and coordinate scheduling and patient flow

Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift

Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance

May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead

May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift

May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water

May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines

May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials

May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position

Communicating with others to exchange information

Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks

May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle