CT TECHNOLOGIST (CT TECH)- Free Standing ED (WESTLAKE)

UHS•Westlake, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist provides computed tomography testing to patients of all age groups under the direct supervision of the Radiologist and Department Manager. The role uses imaging equipment and techniques to assist with diagnosis or treatment and performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures, including localization for biopsy, aspiration, and drainage, to demonstrate anatomy or obtain specimens for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The technologist exercises professional judgment, maintains conduct consistent with medical ethics, provides appropriate patient care, and recognizes patient conditions relevant to successful procedures. The position includes on-call duties; the technologist must be prepared to arrive at the facility within 30 minutes of notification. The technologist must be able and willing to cross-train and float to other areas as facility needs require, and to assist with training and orienting others. For stroke alerts, the technologist recognizes signs and symptoms, announces the alert overhead, follows the stroke alert process, ensures immediate CT scanner availability for a head CT, contacts the Radiologist after scans are complete, and completes annual one-hour online stroke training. This is a full-time opportunity scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with on-call duties and holidays. The position is at The ER at WESTLAKE, an extension of Wellington Regional Medical Center in Westlake, Florida.

Requirements

Current State of Florida license.
Current ARRT registry in Radiology and CT.
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS.
Proficiency with computer skills.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability and willingness to perform on-call duties and arrive at the facility within 30 minutes of notification.
Ability and willingness to cross-train and float to other areas, and to assist with training and orientation of others.

Responsibilities

Provide computed tomography testing to patients of all age groups under the direct supervision of the Radiologist and Department Manager.
Use equipment and techniques to assist in diagnosis or treatment.
Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures, including localization for biopsy, aspiration, and drainage procedures.
Demonstrate anatomy and/or obtain specimens for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
Exercise professional judgment, maintain conduct complementary to medical ethics, provide appropriate patient care, and recognize patient conditions essential to successful procedures.
Participate in on-call duties and be prepared to arrive at the facility within 30 minutes of notification.
Cross-train and float into other areas as needed to meet facility needs.
Assist with cross-training and orientation of others in the department as requested.
Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke, call a stroke alert overhead, and verbalize the stroke alert process.
Ensure immediate CT scanner availability for a head CT for a stroke alert patient and call the Radiologist when stroke alert CT scans are complete.
Maintain current stroke knowledge by completing annual one-hour online training.