What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital?
Are you a dedicated and compassionate CT Technologist seeking a new opportunity where your skills can make a positive impact? Look no further than HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CT Technologist to join our team. As a CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic CT examinations accurately and with compassion, utilizing sound knowledge of the CT scanner and associated equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Select proper technical factors for study and perform and complete diagnostic CT examinations accurately in a caring 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 and safety.
- 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.
- Accept on-call and call-back responsibilities as needed to provide optimum patient care.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, family support through fertility and family building benefits, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, and more.
Qualifications
- Completion of a 24-month program in Radiologic Technology at an accredited, AMA-approved institution.
- Valid ARRT (CT) certification.
- 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.
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital has grown from a single community hospital into a regional powerhouse with over 200 licensed beds. We are proud to be celebrating over 50 years of healing as the leading provider of healthcare in the surrounding area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll consider a career at Citrus Hospital.
