CT/X-Ray Technologist

Sanitas Medical Centers; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas Medical Centers in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a CT/X-Ray Technologist to perform CT and X-ray imaging, develop and monitor procedures, and ensure accurate, high-quality results. The role emphasizes outstanding patient service and adherence to Guidewell Emergency Doctors policies in daily operations.

The Technologist will participate in QA activities, maintain patient logs, ensure safety and aseptic technique, while contributing to departmental goals and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic images to include a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply the proper scan protocols needed to visualize the anatomy in question.
• Participates in QA activities to include maintenance of patient logs and RIS forms.
• Keep Repeat/Retake percentage less than 7% of all images for each month.
• Understand the process of computed radiology, image processing, archiving, and sending of images to the PACS stations and perform these tasks accurately and free of error.
• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• IV insertion after successful completion of training and competency.
• Maintains proactive, effective communication with patient and the provider regarding any findings, patient histories and test results as appropriate.
• Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep the room stocked with linens and necessary supplies.
• Know and practice organizational values and adhere to organizational protocols.
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.
• Function in a manner that supports the facility in meeting or exceeding goals set forth in the quality metrics (Door to EKG, Troponin TAT, Door to Antibiotic, Etc.)
• Support the Facility Leader (FL) and Lead Rad Tech by being a positive team player.
• Completion of daily checklists.
• Participate in morning huddles when on shift.
• Accurate completion of clinical inventory as assigned.
• Participate in facility specific education and training (i.e., OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, ALARA, etc.)
• Timely completion of tasks as assigned by the Lead Rad Tech or FL
• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.

Job description

Job Summary

The CT/X-Ray Technologist participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner and the Diagnostic Imaging, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. The CT/X-Ray Technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of Guidewell Emergency Doctors. All duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Summary

The CT/X-Ray Technologist participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner and the Diagnostic Imaging, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. The CT/X-Ray Technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of Guidewell Emergency Doctors. All duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Produces high quality diagnostic images to include a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply the proper scan protocols needed to visualize the anatomy in question.


• Participates in QA activities to include maintenance of patient logs and RIS forms.


• Keep Repeat/Retake percentage less than 7% of all images for each month.


• Understand the process of computed radiology, image processing, archiving, and sending of images to the PACS stations and perform these tasks accurately and free of error.


• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.


• IV insertion after successful completion of training and competency.


• Maintains proactive, effective communication with patient and the provider regarding any findings, patient histories and test results as appropriate.


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


• Know and practice organizational values and adhere to organizational protocols.


• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.


• Function in a manner that supports the facility in meeting or exceeding goals set forth in the quality metrics (Door to EKG, Troponin TAT, Door to Antibiotic, Etc.)


• Support the Facility Leader (FL) and Lead Rad Tech by being a positive team player.


• Completion of daily checklists.


• Participate in morning huddles when on shift.


• Accurate completion of clinical inventory as assigned.


• Participate in facility specific education and training (i.e., OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, ALARA, etc.)


• Timely completion of tasks as assigned by the Lead Rad Tech or FL


• Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance.