CT Technologist

Akumin®; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a CT Technologist to perform high quality CT studies while ensuring patient safety and effective communication with radiologists.

The role includes training new technologists and patient coordinators, and troubleshooting scanners and related equipment. A valid ARRT CT certification (or NMTCB alternative), state license, CPR, and a driver’s license are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• ARRT CT registration (or NMTCB CT in lieu) to be eligible.
• State license in Medical Imaging.
• CPR certification is required.
• Active State Driver’s License may be needed for mid-day moves.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and pre-screen for contraindications to radiation and contrast.
• Produce high quality diagnostic CT images.
• Communicate effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.
• Troubleshoot CT scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, etc.).

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Organizational and multitasking skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred

ARRT CT registration

NMTCB CT certification acceptable in lieu of ARRT

State license in Medical Imaging

CPR certification

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 The

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 The CT Technologist is responsible for patient safety and the performance of high quality CT studies. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologist and/or PC's.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and all peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, etc.).

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience; Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Registered Computed Tomography Technologists by the ARRT.
  • If allowable by state where service is provided certification by the NMTCB in Computed Tomography acceptable in lieu of ARRT registry.
• State license.
  • Licensed in Medical Imaging, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Technologists performing mid-day moves.
  • Active State Driver’s License.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• More than 50% of the time.
  • Sit, stand, walk.
  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
  • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time.
  • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Climb and balance.
  • Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.