CT Tech - PRN

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• Great benefits

• PRN

You Will Be Responsible For:   

• Performs all exams using AH CT protocols. Uses AH policy for proper identification of patient prior to performing exam. Educates patient concerning exam. Properly screens patients for any contrast allergies. (Exam supervision and Administration)
• Completes all exams in a timely manner, keeps workflow moving, and minimizes empty table time.  Follows through after completing exam with communication, transportation and discharge of OPâ™s. (Personal Productivity and Accountability)
• Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors and monitors.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients on all ages, adapting protocols as necessary. (Clinical Competence)
• Properly screens patients of childbearing age and operates all imaging equipment in a safe manner minimizing radiation exposure to patients, families, and co-workers.  Practices infection control standards and utilizes approved PPE and disinfectant agents.  Maintains properly stocked, organized and clean room.  Performs QA on CT scanners. Employee job duties may include transport of pharmaceutical waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area.  Employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling pharmaceutical waste) to include proper handling and transport of pharmaceutical waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. (Safety and the Environment of Care)
•    Reviews all images of all exams, repeating images as necessary for best possible result. (Image Quality and Documentation)

What Will You Need:        

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• AS or BS degree in Radiological Technology
• Prior CT experience on GE CT scanners
• Prior CT experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Florida State License- general radiographer
• ARRT â“ R
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• ARRT - CT

Under general supervision, primary duties include imaging both neuro and body scans on patients from neonate to geriatric, following the age specific guidelines of AH parameters, transmitting images for diagnostic interpretation, and keeping the hospital computer system up to date with the progress of these exams. The CT technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of AdventHealth.