CT Imaging Specialist for Diagnostic Radiology

Baptist Health Care; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist to support diagnostic radiology services. The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

The role participates in technical duties related to CT, develops and monitors procedures, and serves as the first line interface with customers to meet imaging needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Radiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the CT department to perform examinations.
• Receives and reviews requests for CT and xray exams.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Operates radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs per ALARA standards.
• Assists in administration of medications under physician direction to make specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT and xray procedures.
• Sets up and adjusts equipment per radiologist protocol for exams.
• Quality controls all images, maintains inventory, and adheres to safety regulations; participates in training of department personnel.
• Performs work of equal skill and may perform higher-level work in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Demonstrates knowledge to perform tasks listed on competencies prescribed by the department.
• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs various clerical duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Radiology Technical Diploma/Certificate

Tools

Radiology hardware

Radiology software

Job description

Baptist Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist to support diagnostic radiology services. The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

The role participates in technical duties related to CT, develops and monitors procedures, and serves as the first line interface with customers to meet imaging needs.