CT Tech Per Diem

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

The CT Tech prepares patients for examination, positions them, and performs specialty radiologic examinations. The technologist assists the radiologist or physician with patient care during procedures; reviews medical records to verify physician orders; and checks films for quality and accurate patient identification before radiologist interpretation. The role requires proficiency in CT scanning and specialized procedures, including 3D post-processing, peripheral IV catheter placement, phantom quality control, and operation of Siemens and GE CT scanners. The technologist follows safety and radiation-dosimeter policies, implements Standard Precautions, reports equipment malfunctions, maintains room supplies, and completes exam data entry and related paperwork. The position may require cross-training, assisting with training new staff, and adapting to variable schedules or procedure techniques. The role also includes attending scheduled monthly department meetings and using EPIC and SYNAPSE systems.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in CT.
Current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Graduate of an AMA-accredited educational Radiologic Technology program or equivalent.
Two years of clinical experience and/or ability to perform CT Angio, cystograms, virtual colonography, TAVR, enterography, and rectal contrast examinations.
Proficiency in 3D post-processing, peripheral IV catheter placement, phantom quality control on Siemens and GE scanners, and operation of Siemens and GE CT units.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients 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 according to hospital policy.
Adapt to variable schedules and procedure techniques as needed.
Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
Report equipment malfunctions immediately 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 exam data entry for all studies performed and associated paperwork daily.
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.