Job Posting
This opening is for the Rockledge Freestanding Emergency Department - Night Shift 7:00PM-7:00AM, variable days and weekend rotation.
Position Summary
The Multi-Modality CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography (CT) scans and other imaging procedures across multiple modalities in radiology to assist in accurate customer/patient diagnosis and treatment. The Multi-Modality CT Technologist operates advanced imaging equipment, ensuring customer/patient safety and comfort, following applicable protocols, and regulations, while collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
Primary Accountabilities
- Maintains a safe environment with the operation of CT and diagnostic imaging and related equipment for patients/customers, coworkers, and self by adhering to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Performs a variety of procedures which may include general radiographic, fluoroscopic, emergency room, trauma, operating room, and portables.
- Screens patients properly for CT and diagnostic imaging exams and effectively documents and communicates pertinent and required information pre and post procedure performance.
- Positions customers/patients for CT scans and diagnostic imaging exams using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with department safety procedures and protocols.
- Produces images consistent with image quality standards and evaluate CT scans and diagnostic imaging exams for technical quality.
- Identifies, prepares and administers medications properly that are within the Technologists scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Monitors patients during exams, observing for any adverse reactions or complications and taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.
- Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other Health First Associates, the public, etc.) always using excellent customer relation skills.
- Follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to The Joint Commission (TJC) and American College of Radiology (ACR) standards.
- Provides orientation and education for new technologists and assist radiologists in developing new protocols and CT and diagnostic imaging techniques.
Work Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Completion of program or school accredited by American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
- Work Experience: None
- Licensure: General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
- Certification:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R).
- Advanced American Registry for Radiologic Technologist ARRT (CT) certification within two (2) years of start date.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Ability to report to applicable Health First facility within thirty (30) minutes when on call.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment and able to respond to life threatening situations.
- Demonstrates effective time management, critical thinking skills, and coordinates scheduling and patient flow.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work Experience: Prior CT and diagnostic imaging experience.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Physical Requirements
- Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.
- Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
- May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
- May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
- May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water.
- May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
- May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.
- May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.