Computed Tomography; CT Technologist - Per Diem - Flex - MHP

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location:

pembroke pines, florida

employees in imaging services at #teammhsflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

summary

provides computed tomography imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

responsibilities

prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.when ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.

competencies

accountability, accuracy & quality, administration of contrast media, customer service, image production, analysis and archival, patient and family centered care, patient assessment and care, patient positioning and procedures, radiation protection, responding to change, standards of behavior

education and certification requirements

accredited program: radiology (required) registry of radiology tech (arrt) - american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt), bls cert american  ecard (bls aha) - american heart association (american heart), certified radiologic technologist (crt license) - state of florida (fl)

additional job information

complexity of work: requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required work experience: no previous ct experience required.one year of radiology technologist experience is preferred. Other information: registered as a technologist (rt) by american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt) as required by state law.

Registered in computed tomography (ct) by american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt) within 1 year of hire date.additional education info: graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program.

working conditions and physical requirements

• bending and stooping = 40%
• climbing = 0%
• keyboard entry = 60%
• kneeling = 20%
• lifting/carrying patients 35 pounds or greater = 60%
• lifting or carrying 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 60%
• lifting or carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs non-patient = 60%
• lifting or carrying > 75 lbs non-patient = 0%
• pushing or pulling 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 60%
• pushing or pulling 26 - 75 lbs non-patient = 60%
• pushing or pulling > 75 lbs non-patient = 60%
• reaching = 60%
• repetitive movement foot/leg = 20%
• repetitive movement hand/arm = 60%
• running = 0%
• sitting = 60%
• squatting = 20%
• standing = 40%
• walking = 60%
• audible speech = 80%
• hearing acuity = 80%
• smelling acuity = 0%
• taste discrimination = 0%
• depth perception = 80%
• distinguish color = 80%
• seeing - far = 80%
• seeing - near = 80%
• bio hazardous waste = 60%
• biological hazards - respiratory = 60%
• biological hazards - skin or ingestion = 60%
• blood and/or bodily fluids = 60%
• communicable…