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Baptist Health Care lists this CT Technologist - PRN opportunity in pensacola, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. This position participates in technical duties directly involved with CT including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. This position functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the CT department to perform examinations.
Receives and reviews requests for CT exams.
Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standards.
Assists in the administration and administers various medications under the direction of a physician to make specific organs or systems more opaque.
Explains and prepares the patient for all CT procedures.
Sets up and adjusts equipment per radiologist protocol for exam.
Quality controls all images, maintains inventory, and adheres to safety regulations. Participates in training of department personnel, including students.
Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the tasks listed on the competencies list as prescribed by the department.
Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Performs various clerical duties.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
Technical Diploma/Certificate Radiology Required
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed Upon Hire Required and
Registered Technologist (ARRT) Upon Hire Required and
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography (RTCT) ARRT within 18 Months Required
Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Displays superior interpersonal skills.
Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
Proficiency with most major CT and xray equipment manufacturer's hardware and software.
Must be able to multi task.
Knowledge of filing systems, telephone etiquette and customer service.
Computer skills.
Medical terminology.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to body parts.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Worksite address
pensacola, FL, 32573, US
Who can apply
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