CT Technologist- PRN

akumincorp; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. is seeking a CT Technologist to ensure patient safety and perform high-quality CT studies. You will communicate with radiologists and train new technologists and patient coordinators as needed.

The role involves troubleshooting scanners and related equipment in a mobile or fixed setting. The candidate should be ARRT registered in CT (or NMTCB in lieu if allowed), hold a state license where applicable, and maintain CPR certification along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Associate's degree preferred.
• ARRT CT certification; NMTCB acceptable in lieu if state allows.
• State license in Medical Imaging where applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Active State Driver’s License for mid-day moves.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• 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 radiation/contrast contraindications.
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Training

Organizational skills

Pre-screening safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

PACS

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).

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.