CT Technologist

Job Highlights

You may be eligible for a hire on bonus of $15,000 and relocation assistance.

Schedule: Full-Time, days vary, 1:00 PM–1:30 AM. Shift Times: evenings. Paygrade: 39.

Position Summary

The Multi-Modality CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography (CT) scans and other imaging procedures across multiple modalities in radiology to assist in accurate customer/patient diagnosis and treatment. The technologist operates advanced imaging equipment, ensuring customer/patient safety and comfort while following applicable protocols, regulations, and collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality diagnostic images.

Primary Accountabilities

• Maintains a safe environment with the operation of CT and diagnostic imaging equipment for patients/customers, coworkers, and self by adhering to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs general radiographic, fluoroscopic, emergency room, trauma, operating room, and portable procedures.
• Screens patients appropriately for CT and diagnostic imaging exams and documents and communicates pertinent information before and after procedures.
• Positions patients for CT scans and diagnostic imaging exams using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with safety protocols.
• Produces images that meet image quality standards and evaluates CT scans and diagnostic imaging exams for technical quality.
• Identifies, prepares, and administers medications properly within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Monitors patients during exams, observing for adverse reactions or complications and taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow and the needs of the organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.
• Communicates effectively with patients, LP, other associates, and the public using excellent customer‑relations skills.
• Follows all federal, state, and regional healthcare regulations and adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) and American College of Radiology (ACR) standards.
• Provides orientation and education for new technologists and assists radiologists in developing new protocols and imaging techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a program or school accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Licensure: General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification: ARRT (R) and advanced ARRT (CT) certification within two (2) years of start date.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained thereafter.
• Skills/knowledge/abilities: Ability to report to the facility within thirty (30) minutes when on call; work effectively in a stressful environment and respond to life‑threatening situations; demonstrate effective time management, critical‑thinking skills, and coordinate scheduling and patient flow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CT and diagnostic imaging experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

• 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 in tight or confined spaces, reaching overhead, or performing tasks in various environments.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment up to 90% of the shift.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, water, biohazards such as blood/body fluids, and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• May operate manual and motorized equipment used in material transportation.
• May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work positions; must communicate with others to exchange information and possess visual acuity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter and use a personal vehicle.

Benefits

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