What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital CT Technologist position at HCA Florida Blake Hospital?
About Us
HCA Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare network with more than 2,000 sites of care. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that sets us apart.
Why Work for HCA Florida Blake Hospital?
- We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
- Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation.
- We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment.
- We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development.
- We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a Florida-licensed CT Technologist on a full-time basis to provide computerized assisted tomographic services to patients as ordered by physicians following established standards and practices under the direction of the radiologist.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Select proper technical factors for study then perform and complete diagnostic CT examinations accurately in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner.
- Possess sound and thorough operational knowledge of the CT scanner, pressure injector, resuscitation equipment, laser filmer, and teleradiology system.
- Assist in the administration of contrast media and other related procedures.
- Prepare, transfer and position patients as needed ensuring modesty, safely utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices indicated.
- Document all pertinent clinical information prior to exam, obtain informed consent, and complete all required fields within MEDITECH accurately and on time.
- Obtain high-quality CT images assuring only optimal images are submitted for interpretation.
- Remain proficient in executing software protocols and keep up to date with changes in the field by in-service study, attending courses or seminars as necessary/recommended.
- Maintain proactive and effective communication with patient and other caregiver colleagues to include the radiologist.
- Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep room stocked with linens and necessary supplies.
- Acept on-call and call-back responsibilities as needed to provide optimum patient care.
Qualifications
- Completion of a 24-month program in Radiologic Technology at an accredited, AMA-approved institution.
- ARRT (CT) certification (preferred).
- Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (CRT).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to perform work which requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and/or lifting of patients/equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Minimum of 1-3 years current/recent experience in diagnostic radiology, preferably in an acute-care hospital setting.
