Imaging Technologist, CT & X-Ray Diagnostics

Sanitas Medical Centers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas Medical Centers is seeking a CT/X-Ray Technologist to perform technical duties related to the CT scanner and Diagnostic Imaging. The role emphasizes high-quality imaging, patient safety, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

The position involves QA tasks, PACS workflow, adherence to radiation safety, effective communication with patients and providers, and collaboration within the imaging team to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Produces high quality diagnostic images and applies proper scan protocols to visualize anatomy.

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

Sanitas Medical Centers is seeking a CT/X-Ray Technologist to perform technical duties related to the CT scanner and Diagnostic Imaging. The role emphasizes high-quality imaging, patient safety, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

The position involves QA tasks, PACS workflow, adherence to radiation safety, effective communication with patients and providers, and collaboration within the imaging team to meet departmental goals.