CT Tech

Now Hiring Ct & Multi-Modality Ct Techs

Brevard County Hospital Division

May be eligible for up to a $15,000 hire-on bonus*

May be eligible for relocation assistance*

Were hiring across three hospital locations:

Holmes Regional Medical Center Melbourne

Ct & multi-modality ct openings including weekend, evening, night opportunities.

Cape Canaveral Hospital Cocoa Beach

Ct openings with evening, night, rotating weekend, and flexible scheduling options.

Viera Hospital Viera

Multi-modality ct opportunity in a collaborative hospital-based imaging environment.

Why Connect?

May be eligible for up to $15K hire-on bonus

May be eligible for relocation assistance

Full-time, part-time & per diem options

Shift differentials available

Competitive compensation & benefits

Position summary:

To be fully engaged in providing quality/no harm, customer experience, and stewardship by: being committed to the health first i care values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence; being engaged and contributing to a positive and productive work environment; producing quality images; following all hf, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner; mentoring the technical development of co-workers and students within a team concept

Primary accountabilities:

Quality/no harm:

• Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on every patient / every time.
• Perform time out process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
• Adhere to the alara principles of radiation safety.
• Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies.
• Familiar with the health first emergency kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
• Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a health first associate.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
• Accurately complete all required documentation/forms written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, iv contrast, procedural consent, mar, safety portal, medication reconciliation, pacs.
• Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
• Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources.
• Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all federal, state and regional healthcare regulations and adhere to joint commission/acr standards.
• Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique.
• Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
• Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
• Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings/in-services as required. Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologists scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Stewardship:

• Utilize supplies/equipment with care in a safe, proficient and cost effective manner.
• Ensure computer data is appropriately entered for each procedure, charged completely and appropriately for all procedure(s) performed and supplies used.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Complete jobs/tasks in a timely and concise manner.
• Willingly assist in other areas of the department and hospital or act as a health first representative when needed to do so.
• Utilize kronos time clock system properly; report to work area on time and follow break and lunch policies.
• Maintain flexibility, adapt to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the health first organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.

Customer experience:

• Communicate effectively with customers (patients, lip, other health first associates, the public, etc.) using excellent customer relation skills at all times.
• Provide appropriate pre and post procedure education to each patient.
• Respond appropriately to patient/family concerns or complaints.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient privacy and dignity.
• Practices the i-care promise
• I - i will introduce myself and my role
• C - i will clarify what i will be doing
• A - i will ask if there are any questions
• R - i will respond with information and concern
• E - i will go the extra mile

Work experience:

Qualifications required:

• Certified and registered in radiography or radiation therapy by the arrt must maintain certification and registration at all times or
• Certified and registered in nuclear medicine technology by arrt or the nuclear medicine technology certification board (nmtcb) must maintain certification and registration at all time
• Possess a current florida state license as a general radiographer
• Must either be crossed-trained in ct or successfully complete a formal education program ct that meets the arrts structured education requirement and clinical experience requirement.
• Advanced arrt (ct) examination obtained within two (2) years of hire/transfer
• Prior ct experience preferred.
• Must hold current aha bls healthcare provider completion card prior to start date and maintain.
• Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call.

Physical demands:

• Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift.
• Able to move, lift, or position patients as required.
• Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day.
• Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time

Mental demands:

• Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment.
• Able to respond to life threatening situations.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit professional code of conduct and ethical principles.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to relate well to all customers.

Competency assessment/skills checklist:

The competency assessment/skills checklist should be kept in the individual department and a copy submitted with the annual performance review to associate relations.

Benefits:

At health first, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.