CT Technologist

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Westchester, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is a growing healthcare institution committed to high-quality health care since 1949, providing access to its diverse community. It delivers unmatched clinical expertise and recruits and trains top healthcare workers. The medical center offers advanced medicine, technology, and comfort across 12 facilities in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, including its 674-bed main campus. Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to training the next generation of medical pioneers. The organization fosters a 'Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way' with over 4,000 dedicated employees, aiming to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. This position is within the CC017736 Westchester Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Requirements

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (CT).
Hold a current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control.
BLS/CPR certification required.
Graduate of an AMA Accredited Educational Radiologic Technology Program for Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
One year of clinical experience at the staff technologist level.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination, e.g.: positions, and executes specialty radiologic examinations.
Assists radiologist/physician in patient care during procedure.
Reviews patient medical record(s) to verify physician's order prior to examination.
Cross trains in other specialty areas/departments/facilities when work load demands to enhance skills outside assigned specialty clinical area.
Inspects films for quality, and monitors all films with respect to proper patient name, date and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist.
Assists with training of new technologists and technical assistants in all phases of assigned procedures, as requested by supervisor/manager/director.
Demonstrates competency and observes safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area.
Implements Standard Precautions on all patients, as directed by hospital policy.
Adjusts to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times.
Adheres to MSMC established Personnel Radiation dosimeter Policy as observed by supervisor and as documented in department protocol.
Reports all equipment malfunctions to lead tech/supervisor and clinical engineering immediately.
Maintains and stocks room with proper supplies necessary to complete radiologic examinations.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and SYNAPSE systems.
Completes exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis, as well as any other necessary paperwork associated with each case.
Attends monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.