CT Technologist - Full Time/Nights

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to support proper radiologic diagnosis. The role performs technical duties related to CT, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for effective use of the unit, and serves as a first-line interface with customers seeking imaging services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or certificate in radiology.
• Certified Radiology Technologist license upon hire.
• Registered Technologist (ARRT) certification upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification upon hire.
• ARRT Registered Technologist – Computed Tomography (RTCT) certification within 18 months.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Proficiency with hardware and software from most major CT and X-ray equipment manufacturers.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of filing systems, telephone etiquette, and customer service.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain maximum diagnostic images corresponding to body parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities and duties required by the CT department to conduct examinations.
• Receive and review requests for CT examinations.
• Accept patients and assess their condition to determine proper handling and any special requirements.
• Operate complex radiographic equipment in the radiology department and select technical factors to produce high-quality radiographs using ALARA standards.
• Assist with and administer medications under physician direction to make specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Explain CT procedures to patients and prepare them for examinations.
• Set up and adjust equipment according to radiologist protocols for each examination.
• Quality-control images, maintain inventory, and follow safety regulations.
• Participate in training department personnel, including students.
• Perform work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed, and potentially perform higher-level work in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform tasks on the department-prescribed competency list.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED