X-Ray Tech, PRN Days

ScionHealth; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg and ARU seeks a qualified CT Technologist to perform CT imaging, IVs, and contrast administration, ensuring safety and quality. Per diem rate is $40/hr with day shift opportunities.

The role includes equipment operation, patient positioning, and collaboration with radiologists to deliver high-quality imaging for acute care and rehabilitation patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT in Radiography with CT certification within one year of employment.
• One year (36 months) of experience in a clinically comparable imaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and related equipment following radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IVs and contrast if applicable.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality and label images properly.
• Schedule patients and handle clerical tasks for procedures.
• Document charging for procedures and supplies.
• Load and operate contrast media injections.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide training for new CT technicians.
• Support patient care and safety during CT scans.

Skills

Patient care

CT scanner operation

Imaging procedures assistance

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, 24 months

ARRT Radiography; CT within 1 year of employment

Job description

X-Ray Tech, PRN Days

Job Number: 532237

Description

Per Diem rate is $40/hr

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 95-bed hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 82 long-term acute care beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Comparably, our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located south of downtown St. Petersburg where 4th Street turns into 6th Street, between 30th and 32nd Avenues, we have stunning, unobstructed waterfront views of the bay with easy access to public transit.

As a Computer Tomography Technologist you will:

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV’s, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies.
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT Technicians.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans.
• Perform other related incidental duties.
• Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists / ARRT in Radiography. Computed Tomography / CT certification within one year of employment.

• One (1) year of experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality. 36 months experience in a clinically comparable environment.

Job: Laboratory/Radiology

Primary Location: FL-St. Petersburg-Kindred Hosp - St. Petersburg

Organization: 4611 - Kindred Hosp - St. Petersburg

Shift: Day