CT Tech III

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Hialeah, FL

10d

About The Position

The CT Tech III prepares patients for examinations, positions patients, performs specialty radiologic examinations, and assists radiologists or physicians with patient care during procedures. The role reviews medical records to verify physician orders, inspects images for quality and accurate patient information, and completes exam data entry and related paperwork. The technologist operates specialized CT equipment safely, follows Standard Precautions and radiation dosimeter policy, reports equipment malfunctions, and maintains examination rooms and supplies. Proficiency is required in specified advanced CT examinations, peripheral IV catheter placement, quality control, Siemens and GE scanners, and 3D imaging and post-processing. The role may help train new staff, cross-train in other specialty areas, adjust to variable schedules and procedures, and lead the department workflow in the manager’s absence. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is offered.

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 educational Radiologic Technology program or equivalent.
Three years of clinical experience and/or 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 and cardiac CTA imaging.
Ability to set up protocols for advanced exams 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, perform specialty radiologic examinations, and assist radiologists or 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 as 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 needed.
Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions to the lead technician or supervisor and clinical engineering.
Maintain and stock examination rooms with necessary supplies.
Use computer programs, particularly EPIC and SYNAPSE.
Enter exam data for all studies performed daily and complete associated paperwork.
Attend scheduled monthly department staff meetings.
Perform the listed advanced CT examinations, including Coronary Angio, Cystogram, Virtual Colonography, TAVR, Enterography, and Rectal Contrast.
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 imaging.
Perform 3D imaging and post-processing of 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.