CT Technologist- PRN

Akumin®; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. is seeking a CT Technologist to ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality CT studies. You will communicate with radiologists and team members to optimize care and workflow.

Responsibilities include pre-screening for contraindications to radiation and contrast, maintaining equipment, and training new technologists and patient coordinators. A strong safety mindset and customer service focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• ARRT CT registered; NMTCB accepted in lieu of ARRT where allowed.
• State license; Medical Imaging license if applicable.
• CPR certification; valid driver’s license.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications to radiation and contrast injections.
• Produces high quality diagnostic CT images.
• Communicates effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.
• Troubleshoots the scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, etc.).

Skills

Strong customer service

Effective communication

Team training

Safety-conscious

Medical imaging knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

ARRT CT certification/registry

State license in Medical Imaging

CPR certification

Job description

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:

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• 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.