CT Tech III

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida • Hialeah, FL

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About The Position

The CT Tech III prepares patients for examination, performs specialty radiologic examinations, and assists radiologists or physicians with patient care during procedures. The role requires proficiency in a broad range of advanced CT examinations, equipment, and post-processing tasks, as well as the ability to set up advanced exam protocols with radiologists. The CT Tech III may serve as the department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow when the manager is absent. The posting offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities and advertises a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.

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.
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology educational program or equivalent.
• Three years of clinical experience, or ability to perform all CT exams listed for CT Tech II and 3D post-processing of specialty CT procedures.
• Proficiency in the specialty examinations, IV catheter placement, phantom quality control, Siemens and GE CT equipment, and 3D post-processing described in the posting.
• Ability to set up protocols for advanced examinations with radiologists.
• Ability to serve as department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow in the manager's absence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for examination and perform specialty radiologic examinations.
• Assist radiologists and physicians 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 in accordance with hospital policy.
• Adjust to variable schedules and procedure techniques as needed.
• Follow the hospital's personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to the lead technologist or supervisor and clinical engineering.
• Maintain and stock examination rooms with necessary supplies.
• Use computer programs, particularly EPIC and SYNAPSE.
• Enter data for all studies performed daily and complete associated paperwork.
• Attend scheduled monthly department staff meetings.
• Perform coronary angiography, cystograms, virtual colonography, TAVR, enterography, and rectal-contrast procedures.
• Place peripheral IV catheters.
• Perform and document phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners.
• Operate Siemens and GE CT units.
• Perform 3D post-processing for Circle of Willis, aorta, bony extremities, carotids, and cardiac studies.
• Perform 3D imaging and post-processing for cardiac CTA studies.
• Set up protocols for advanced examinations in coordination with radiologists.
• Serve as department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow in the manager's absence.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions
• Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree