CT Tech I

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech I prepares patients for examination, positions them, and performs specialty radiologic examinations. The technologist also assists the radiologist or physician with patient care during procedures. This role reviews medical records to verify physician orders, inspects films for quality and correct patient identification, operates specialized equipment safely, and follows hospital precautions and radiation dosimeter policies. The technologist reports equipment malfunctions, maintains examination-room supplies, uses EPIC and SYNAPSE, completes daily exam data entry and related paperwork, attends scheduled department meetings, and may help train new technologists and technical assistants. Cross-training in other specialty areas, departments, or facilities may be required when workload demands. The position requires adapting to variable schedules and procedure techniques. The posting lists a schedule of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (three 12-hour shifts) and indicates full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities.

Requirements

ARRT (CT) registration.
Current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control.
BLS/CPR certification.
Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology educational program or equivalent.
One year of clinical experience at the staff technologist level.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for examinations; perform specialty radiologic examinations and assist the radiologist or physician with patient care during procedures.
Review patient medical records to verify physician orders before examinations.
Cross-train in other specialty areas, departments, or facilities when workload demands.
Inspect films for quality and verify patient name, date, and medical record number before radiologist interpretation.
Assist with training new technologists and technical assistants in assigned procedures when requested by a supervisor, manager, or director.
Operate specialized equipment competently and follow safety guidelines.
Implement Standard Precautions for all patients according to hospital policy.
Adjust to variable schedules and procedure techniques as needed.
Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy and department protocol.
Report equipment malfunctions immediately to the lead technician or supervisor and clinical engineering.
Maintain and stock examination rooms with supplies needed for radiologic examinations.
Use computer programs, particularly EPIC and SYNAPSE, appropriately.
Complete exam data entry daily for all studies performed and complete associated paperwork.
Attend monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.