CT Technologist - Full Time Days

Kindred Hospital North Florida; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Florida is seeking a CT Technologist to perform a variety of specialized CT scan tasks and support radiology services. You will operate CT scanners, position patients, and adhere to radiation safety protocols while ensuring high image quality and patient comfort.

The role requires ARRT CT/RT certification, BLS, and at least one year of radiology experience. You will collaborate with radiologists, train new staff, and maintain precise patient records in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking required.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Travel to other sites is 0%.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and related equipment per radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients and ensure correct immobilization for CT scans.
• Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical tasks.

Skills

Fluent English

Regular attendance

0% travel

Education

Graduate in Medical Radiography or CT

Job description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of CT scans.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients of CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment, as necessary.
• Schedule patients for procedures, assist with clerical functions.
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans.
• Adheres to protocol scan length to optimize patient dose.
• Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters.
• Utilizes Iso centering of the anatomy of interest to optimize dose.
• Optimizes technical factors to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
• Uses radiation shielding devices.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
• Records patient dose and administration of contrast medication as per policy.
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited institution in Medical Radiography and/or completed and passed an approved course in Computed Tomography.

Licenses/Certifications

• ARRT certification/registration in Radiography R.T.(R) and/or computed tomography R.T.(CT) and meet qualification required by the state working in.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• One year of experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred.