CT Tech II

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Aventura, FL

10d

About The Position

The CT Tech II prepares patients for specialty radiologic examinations, performs those examinations, and assists radiologists and physicians with patient care during procedures. The role requires proficiency in operating Siemens and GE CT units, performing 3D post-processing, placing peripheral IV catheters, and conducting and documenting phantom quality control. The technologist reviews medical records and physician orders, checks image quality and patient identifiers, completes exam data entry and related paperwork, and maintains the examination room and its supplies. The position also involves following safety and radiation-dosimeter policies, reporting equipment malfunctions, cross-training as workload requires, and helping train new technologists and technical assistants. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available.

Requirements

Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in CT.
Current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control.
BLS/CPR certification.
Graduation from an AMA-accredited educational radiologic technology program or equivalent.
Two years of clinical experience and/or ability to perform CT angiography, cystograms, virtual colonography, TAVR, enterography, and rectal contrast examinations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for examination and perform specialty radiologic examinations.
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.
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 required.
Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy and department protocol.
Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the lead technician or supervisor and clinical engineering.
Maintain and stock the examination room with necessary supplies.
Use computer programs, particularly EPIC and SYNAPSE.
Enter data for all studies performed each day and complete other required case paperwork.
Attend scheduled monthly department staff meetings.
Perform 3D post-processing for Circle of Willis, aorta, bony extremities, and carotids.
Place peripheral IV catheters.
Perform and document phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners.
Operate Siemens and GE CT units.