CT Tech

Allied / Tech - CT Tech

Hospital: Grand Strand Medical Center

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

Shift: 11:00-23:00

Description: Hospital: Grand Strand Medical Center Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Address: 809 82nd Parkway Unit: Radiology Building: Main Campus General Information Unit Specifics: Number of Beds : 400 Patient Ratios : Average 180 CT exams per day 3 scanners Unit staffing description-: 2 Techs per scanner-day/ Total 3 techs/overnights Type of equipment : GE 512, GE 128, GE 32 slice Documentation system: Meditech Scheduling requirements: n/a Floating policy: n/a Patient Experience requirements: Perform ED and IP only. Compassionate care model. Hospital Specifics- Certifications: Joint Commission Accredited. CT ACR accredited Hiring profile Years of Experience Required: At least 1 yr experience in level 1 trauma setting Requested Skill Set: Ability to operate GE CT equipment independently Must have: Advanced skills needed: Ability to perform routine CT exams for all types of ED and IP s. Procedures performed on unit: Routine CT exams for ED and IP s to include Trauma pan scans, head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, CTA. Certifications Required: ARRT Radiography required; CT preferred. Dress Code: (Required uniform) Charcoal grey. Unit Guidelines/Policies: n/a Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.. GSMC voted top 100 hospitals for cardio-vascular care ACR accredited in MRI, CT, US, NM, Mammo Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. Myrtle Beach SC One of the most popular destinations in the US for vacations and relocation.

General CommentsGrand Strand Medical Center is a 345-bed acute-care HCA Healthcare facility located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This facility offers the onlycardiac surgeryprogram,neurosurgeryprogram, andpediatric intensive care unitin Myrtle Beach and the surrounding counties, as well as housing the only Level I Adult and Level II PediatricTrauma Centersin the area.Grand Strand Medical Center is known for its dedication to quality patient care. The facility isrecognizedby The Joint Commission in the areas of chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis, and stroke, and has received awards for its treatment of heart attacks and strokes by the American Heart Association. Also, Grand Strand Medical Center has been recognized on Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitalslistfor the facility's overall clinical excellence.The staffdescribethe facility as being a fast-paced, enjoyable place to work. The facility has cultivated an environment of transparency and honesty where everyone pitches in to help, everyone is treated as a professional, and everyone is valued as an important member of the healthcare team.As mentioned by Patrick Tuttle, RN, "There is so much I love about Grand Strand and what its given me these past few years. I love that Sharon works with my schedule so I can be home with my family and always supporting me. I can tell you several times that she has worked with me when I needed it most and I've never forgotten it. We all know nursing has its own challenges, but everyone I work with here helps out and works as a team! We all just click! That's basically why I stay and renew. I get to do what I love, be with my family away from work and be with my family at work."The City of Myrtle Beach is home to more than 60 miles of sandy shoreline, with Grand Strand Medical Center located less than one mile from the beach. This coastal city features theSplashes Oceanfront Water Park, theSkyWheel, and theBoardwalk Entertainment District, among otheractivities.The city sees an average of215 sunny daysper year, giving the32,000 residentsplenty of time to enjoy the outdoors.