CT Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT examinations with care and accuracy. You will operate CT scanners, inject contrasts, and ensure high-quality images for interpretation in a patient-centered setting.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment readiness, adhering to MEDITECH documentation, and participating in on-call coverage to support optimum patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency + technical education (Associate Degree, Radiologic Technology)
• ARRT (CT) certification
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (CRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and/or lifting of patients/equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Minimum of 2-4 years current/recent experience, preferably in an acute-care hospital setting via school, military, vocational environment or employment

Responsibilities

• Select proper technical factors for study, performing/completing diagnostic CT examinations accurately in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner
• Possess sound and thorough operational knowledge of the CT scanner, pressure injector, resuscitation equipment, laser filmer, and teleradiology system
• Assist in the administration of contrast media and other related procedures
• Prepare, transfer and position patients as needed ensuring modesty, safely utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices indicated
• Document all pertinent clinical information prior to exam, obtain informed consent, and complete all required fields within MEDITECH accurately and on time
• Obtain high-quality CT images assuring only optimal images are submitted for interpretation
• Remain proficient in executing software protocols and keep up to date with changes in the field by in-service study, attending courses or seminars as necessary/recommended
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with patient and other caregiver colleagues to include the radiologist
• Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep room stocked with linens and necessary supplies
• Accept on-call and call-back responsibilities as needed to provide optimum patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency + technical education (Associate Degree, Radiologic Technology)

ARRT (CT) certification

Florida Department of Health licensure (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

2-4 years current/recent experience

Tools

CT scanner

Pressure injector

Resuscitation equipment

Laser filmer

Teleradiology system

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

CT Technologist PRN

As a CT Technologist, you will:

• Select proper technical factors for study, performing/completing diagnostic CT examinations accurately in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner




• Possess sound and thorough operational knowledge of the CT scanner, pressure injector, resuscitation equipment, laser filmer, and teleradiology system




• Assist in the administration of contrast media and other related procedures




• Prepare, transfer and position patients as needed ensuring modesty, safely utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices indicated




• Document all pertinent clinical information prior to exam, obtain informed consent, and complete all required fields within MEDITECH accurately and on time




• Obtain high-quality CT images assuring only optimal images are submitted for interpretation




• Remain proficient in executing software protocols and keep up to date with changes in the field by in-service study, attending courses or seminars as necessary/recommended




• Maintain proactive and effective communication with patient and other caregiver colleagues to include the radiologist




• Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep room stocked with linens and necessary supplies




• Accept on-call and call-back responsibilities as needed to provide optimum patient care

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency + technical education (Associate Degree, Radiologic Technology)




• ARRT (CT) certification




• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (CRT)




• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification




• Ability to perform work which requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and/or lifting of patients/equipment up to 100 lbs.




• Minimum of 2-4 years current/recent experience, preferably in an acute-care hospital setting via school, military, vocational environment or employment

Benefits

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services




• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services




• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence




• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling




• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing




• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is a 215 bed acute care hospital. We are Joint Commission accredited. We provide emergency, diagnostic, medical and surgical services. We have women's services that include labor and delivery, post-partum and nursery. We are an accredited advanced primary stroke center and chest pain center. We are a certified atrial fibrillation center and an accredited community cancer center. We are the women's choice award for best emergency care for the 4th year in a row. We are a blue distinction center+ for maternity care and are accredited as a breast center with digital imaging and computer aided detection. We are a GYN robotic surgery training epicenter. We have a pelvic pain and incontinence center and an orthopedic center for join replacement and spine surgery. We are located in Pinellas County. St. Petersburg is growing and offers nightlife and outdoor activities. Our hospital has ranked as a top work place by the Tampa Bay Times. We hope you’ll consider our careers at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.

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