CT Tech III

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

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 wide range of CT procedures and equipment, advanced 3D imaging and post-processing, and the ability to establish protocols for advanced exams in collaboration with radiologists. The CT Tech III may serve as department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow when the manager is absent. The position is offered full-time, part-time, and per diem, with a listed shift of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is advertised.

Requirements

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in CT (ARRT (CT)).
Must hold a current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control.
BLS/CPR certification is required.
Graduate of an AMA-accredited Educational Radiologic Technology Program for Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
Three years of clinical experience and/or ability to perform all CT exams listed for CT Tech II and perform 3D post-processing of specialty CT procedures.

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 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 in accordance with hospital policy.
Adjust to variable schedules and procedure techniques as needed.
Comply with the hospital's personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
Report equipment malfunctions promptly 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 exam data for all daily studies and complete other required case 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 exams with radiologists.
Serve as department lead, delegate tasks, and manage workflow when the manager is absent.