CT Tech III

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is hiring a CT Tech III to perform specialty radiologic examinations and assist radiologists and physicians with patient care during procedures. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, verifying physician orders against medical records, ensuring image quality and correct patient identification, and completing exam data entry and related paperwork. The technologist operates specialized CT equipment safely, follows hospital precautions and radiation-dosimeter policies, reports equipment malfunctions, and maintains examination-room supplies. The CT Tech III cross-trains in other specialty areas as workload requires and may assist with training new technologists and technical assistants. The role requires proficiency in a range of CT examinations and procedures, peripheral IV catheter placement, phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners, operation of Siemens and GE CT units, and 3D imaging and post-processing. The technologist can set up protocols for advanced examinations with a radiologist and may serve as department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow in the manager’s absence. The posted schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., three 12-hour shifts. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are listed. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is noted.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in CT (CT).
Current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology educational program or equivalent.
Three years of clinical experience and/or the ability to perform all CT exams listed for CT Tech II, plus 3D post-processing of specialty CT procedures.
Proficiency in Coronary Angio, Cystogram, Virtual Colonography, TAVR, Enterography, and Rectal Contrast.
Proficiency in peripheral IV catheter placement.
Proficiency in performing and documenting phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners.
Proficiency in operating Siemens and GE CT units.
Proficiency in 3D post-processing for Circle of Willis, aorta, bony extremities, carotids, and cardiac studies.
Proficiency in 3D imaging and post-processing of cardiac CTA studies.
Ability to set up protocols for advanced examinations with a radiologist.
Ability to lead the department, delegate tasks, and manage workflow in the manager’s absence.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for examinations 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 requires.
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 needed.
Follow the established 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.
Complete daily exam data entry and other paperwork associated with each case.
Attend monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.
Perform and document phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners.
Operate Siemens and GE CT units and perform 3D imaging and post-processing, including cardiac CTA studies.
Set up protocols for advanced examinations in consultation with a radiologist.
Serve as department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow in the manager’s absence.