What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist - Navarre / PRN position at Baptist Health Care?
Job Description
The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. This position participates in technical duties directly involved with CT including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. This position functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the CT department to perform examinations.
- Receives and reviews requests for CT exams.
- Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standards.
- Assists in the administration and administers various medications under the direction of a physician to make specific organs or systems more opaque.
- Assists with examination of higher complexity such as CT-guided biopsies, needle localizations, drainages etc.
- Explains and prepares the patient for all CT procedures.
- Sets up and adjusts equipment per radiologist protocol for exam.
- Quality controls all images, maintains inventory, and adheres to safety regulations. Participates in training of department personnel, including students.
- Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the tasks listed on the competencies list as prescribed by the department.
- Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Performs various clerical duties.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Licenses and Certifications
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.
