CT Tech Per Diem

Mount Sinai Medical Center • Miami Beach, FL

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About The Position

The CT Tech prepares patients for examinations, positions patients, performs specialty radiologic examinations, and assists radiologists or physicians with patient care during procedures. The role reviews patient medical records to verify physician orders, inspects films for quality and accurate patient identifiers, and completes daily exam data entry and related paperwork. The technologist operates specialized CT equipment safely, follows Standard Precautions and personnel radiation dosimeter policies, reports equipment malfunctions, and maintains examination rooms and supplies. The position requires proficiency with EPIC and SYNAPSE, 3D post-processing, peripheral IV catheter placement, phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners, and operation of Siemens and GE CT units. The CT Tech may cross-train in other specialty areas, help train new staff, adapt to variable schedules and procedure techniques, and attend department staff meetings.

Requirements

• 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 Radiologic Technology educational program or equivalent.
• Two years of clinical experience and/or ability to perform CT Angio, cystograms, virtual colonography, TAVR, enterography, and rectal contrast exams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for examinations and perform specialty radiologic examinations.
• 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 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 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 required.
• Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the lead tech 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 associated paperwork.
• Attend scheduled monthly department staff meetings.
• Perform 3D post-processing, including 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree