CT/X-Ray Technologist (68909)

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Hillsborough - GEMD - St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift On Site Travel Percentage Negligible

Description

The CT/X-Ray Technologist participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner and the Diagnostic Imaging, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. The CT/X-Ray Technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of Guidewell Emergency Doctors. All duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Produces high quality diagnostic images to include a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply the proper scan protocols needed to visualize the anatomy in question.
• Participates in QA activities to include maintenance of patient logs and RIS forms.
• Keep Repeat/Retake percentage less than 7% of all images for each month.
• Understand the process of computed radiology, image processing, archiving, and sending of images to the PACS stations and perform these tasks accurately and free of error.
• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• IV insertion after successful completion of training and competency.
• Maintains proactive, effective communication with patient and the provider regarding any findings, patient histories and test results as appropriate.
• Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep the room stocked with linens and necessary supplies.
• Know and practice organizational values and adhere to organizational protocols.
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.
• Function in a manner that supports the facility in meeting or exceeding goals set forth in the quality metrics (Door to EKG, Troponin TAT, Door to Antibiotic, Etc.)
• Support the Facility Leader (FL) and Lead Rad Tech by being a positive team player.
• Completion of daily checklists.
• Participate in morning huddles when on shift.
• Accurate completion of clinical inventory as assigned.
• Participate in facility specific education and training (i.e., OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, ALARA, etc.)
• Timely completion of tasks as assigned by the Lead Rad Tech or FL
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not currently have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education

• Associates degree.

Required Experience

• 1 year's experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Active State of Florida License.
• Active AART Certification.
• Must hold an active BLS certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must successfully pass a Level 2 background screen and drug test.
• Must be successfully credentialed within each facility you will be performing shifts.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to perform the duties expected for an active role in a busy medical environment (standing, walking, teaching, public speaking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Financial Responsibilities

• This position currently does not have financial responsibilities.

Budget Responsibilities

• This position currently does not have budget responsibilities.

Languages

• Advanced English is required.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Travel

• Ability to travel between local facilities (50-mile radius) in order to cover shifts. Up to 30% travel to support clinic operations across the market. Travel may include coverage at other clinic locations, training, meetings, and other operational needs as they arise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Bending at the waist: 34-66% (Frequent); Lift/Carry 25-50lbs: 1-33% (Occasional); Listening: 67-100% (Constant); Push/Pull up to 100lbs., reaching above the shoulders and straight ahead/below shoulders: 34-66% (Frequent); Repetitive hand/wrist work: 34-66% (Frequent); Sitting: 1-33% (Occasional); Speaking: 67-100% (Constant); Squatting: 1-33% (Occasional); Standing (moving about and stationary): 34-66% (Frequent); Twisting (turning at the waist), Use of Computer/Keyboard: 34-66% (Frequent).

Mental/Motor Requirements

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing priorities: 67-100% (Constant); Attention to detail/attentiveness: 67-100% (Constant); Computer skills: 34-66% (Frequent); Demonstrated ability to follow written procedures: 67-100% (Constant); Interaction with others with professionalism/tact: 67-100% (Constant); Independent decision making, intermediate math calculations: 34-66% (Frequent); Problem solving, reading, verbal communication, and writing: 67-100% (Constant).

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to chemicals, fumes/odors: 1-33% (Occasional); General office environment and interaction with customers: 67-100% (Constant); Independent work, required to wear respirator and other PPE: 34-66% (Frequent); Teamwork, working in confined space: 67-100% (Constant).

Physical/Environmental Activities

• Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. N/A
• May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. N/A
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. N/A
• Subject to exposure to hazardous material. Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)