Job description

Position Information
Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Various shifts available
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72 hours
Shift Time:
Location: Medical Center, US:FL:Lakeland
Position Summary
Summary:
Performs computed tomography procedures, reformats the computed tomography data that creates images needed for diagnosis and performed interventional and therapeutic procedures related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Recognize patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure. Prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws or lawful institutional policy.
Position Details
Detailed responsibilities:

• People At The Heart Of All We Do
• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
• Stewardship
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Standard Work Duties: CT Technologist
• Perform computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Assist a licensed independent practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
• Select appropriate technical factors with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition.
• Manipulating and reconstructing data for interpretation. Archive data as appropriate and documenting patient exposures
• Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed and that the patient has consented to the procedure. Reviews all available patient medical record information to verify the appropriateness of the procedure requested or prescribed. Assess factors that may negatively affect the procedure.
• Assesses patient for renal function prior to contrast media administration. Assess patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration. Determines the appropriate type and dose of contrast media to be administered, based on established protocols
• Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, positioning, and immobilization devices.
• Provides an accurate explanation and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient and their care providers can understand. Address questions and concerns regarding the procedure.
• Uses a power injector for administration of medication when through PICC line catheter or port specifically for power injectors is available following manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rate and pressure. Use radiation shielding devices. Use technical factors according to equipment specifications to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining image quality. Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters. Determine optimum placement of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and correctly identifies ECG wave trigger.
• Maintains current information on equipment, materials and processes. Perform ongoing quality assurance activities. Perform quality control testing of equipment. When appropriate, wears one or more personal radiation monitoring devices at the location indicated on the personal radiation monitoring device or as indicated by the radiation safety officer or designee. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards as published by the Joint Commission, CMS, ACR and the Florida DOH.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & ExperienceEducation:Essential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Bachelor Degree

Education equivalent experience:Essential:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology (Accredited by JRCERT or recognized regional college accreditation).

Nonessential:

• Any major

Other information:Licenses Essential:

• General Radiographer license or Computed Tomography License from Florida Department of Health.
• Advanced Registry in CT by ARRT, RT(CT)

Certification Essential:

• BLS-CPR for Healthcare Worker (must include a hands-on component and AHA approved) at time of hire.

Experience Essential: No experience necessary if a new graduate with the advanced registry (CT)Experience Preferred: Two years of full time experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.27 - $34.09 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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