CT Tech - PRN

Akumin•Fleming Island, FL

About The Position

Akumin is hiring a CT Technologist at its Fleming facility for a PRN position covering five locations. The CT Technologist is responsible for patient safety and performing high-quality CT studies, as well as communicating effectively with customers and radiologists as needed. The role may include training new technologists and Patient Coordinators. The employee may work on a mobile unit and transport patients. The position may involve exposure to outside weather, blood and other body fluids, and infectious disease. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, repetitive movement, communicating with patients, and—less than half the time—stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, balancing, and lifting or carrying patients during transfers. The COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment. Candidates who accept an offer must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Benefits eligibility varies by role type and hours worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Registered Computed Tomography Technologist through the ARRT; where permitted by state, NMTCB certification in Computed Tomography may be accepted instead of ARRT registration.
State license.
Medical Imaging license, if applicable.
CPR certification.
Active state driver's license.
Strong customer service skills.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including moving non-ambulatory patients for transfers or examinations.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety, including screening for contraindications to radiation and contrast injections and using aseptic injection techniques.
Produce high-quality diagnostic CT images.
Communicate effectively with customers and radiologists as needed.
Train new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.
Troubleshoot the scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment, including monitors and PACS.
Transport patients when working on a mobile unit.