CT Tech (PRN) - Radiology-CT

Position Information Work Type: As needed.
Based on availability and the needs of the department.
Exempt: No Work Schedule: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule Location: Medical Center, US: FL: Lakeland Position Summary Summary: Performs computed tomography procedures, reformats the computed tomography data that creates images needed for diagnosis and performed interventional and therapeutic procedures related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
Integrate scientific knowledge, technical competence and patient interaction skills to provide safe and accurate procedures with compassion.
Recognize patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure.
They must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique.
Prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws or lawful institutional policy.
Primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners, and other members of the support team.
Position Details Detailed responsibilities: * Standard Work Duties: CT Tech (PRN) - Perform computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Assist a licensed independent practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
- Select appropriate technical factors with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition.
- Manipulating and reconstructing data for interpretation.
Archive data as appropriate and documenting patient exposures - Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed.
Verify that the patient has consented to the procedure.
Reviews all available patient medical record information to verify the appropriateness of the procedure requested or prescribed.
Verify the patient's pregnancy status.
Assesses factors that may negatively affect the procedure, such as medications, patient history, insufficient patient preparation or artifact producing objects.
- Assesses patient for renal function prior to contrast media administration.
Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration.
Determines the appropriate type and dose of contrast media to be administered, based on established protocols - Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, positioning and immobilization devices.
- Provides an accurate explanation and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient and their care providers can understand.
Address questions and concerns regarding the procedure.
- Uses a power injector for administration of medication through PICC line catheter or port specifically for power injectors is available following manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rate and pressure.
Uses radiation shielding devices.
Use technical factors according to equipment specifications to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining image quality.
Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters.
Determines optimum placement of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and correctly identifies ECG wave trigger.
- Maintains current information on equipment, materials and processes.
Perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Performs quality control testing of equipment.
Participates in safety and risk management activities.
When appropriate, wears one or more personal radiation monitoring devices at the location indicated on the personal radiation monitoring device or as indicated by the radiation safety officer or designee.
Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards as published by the Joint Commission, CMS, ACR and the Florida DOH.
- Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications & Experience Education: Essential: * Associate Degree Nonessential: * Bachelor Degree Education equivalent experience: Essential: * Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiologic Technology Nonessential: * Any major Other information: Licenses Essential: -General Radiographer license or Computed Tomography License from Florida Department of Health.
-Advanced Registry in CT by ARRT, RT(CT) Certification Essential: -BLS-CPR for Healthcare Worker (must include a hands-on component and AHA approved) at time of hire.
Experience Essential: No experience necessary if a new graduate with the advanced registry (CT) Experience Preferred: Two years of full time experience