American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Cell Biology, Clinical Trial, Community Health, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Data Entry, Fellowship, HIS/RIS, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Leadership, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Radiation Safety, Radiology, Research Skills, System Operations, Team Player, Time Management
DEPARTMENT 27042 - CT North Naples
LOCATION
11190 Health Park Blvd
Naples, FL 34110
WORK TYPE
Per Diem
WORK SCHEDULE
Variable
ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700 physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare SystemTM and were proud to:
- Provide higher acuity care
- Centers of Excellence
- Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships
- Have endowed chairs
- Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials
- Partner with other health market leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Computed Tomography Technologist (CT) is responsible for the production of quality Computerized Tomography scanning and provides high-quality patient care. Performs ancillary duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
- Full understanding of HIS, RIS, PACS to include ordering, monitoring, working, validation of images, and completing studies.
- Ability to organize relative patient information reports and films, including priors for interpretation.
- Interviews patients for history, obtains patient signature when applicable, explains exams, and assists patients.
- Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of computerized tomography. Understands department protocols.
- Perform diagnostic procedures with minimal exposure to self and patients.
- Demonstrates ability to operate power injector system.
- Technologist demonstrates proper radiation safety and general practices for patient, self, and others.
- Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity, and center-wide standards for service.
- Identifies all patients using two patient identifiers, name, and birth date.
- Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice as appropriate to the ages of patients served, the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment of the patient.
- Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents failures in a timely manner.
- Recognizes normal and abnormal image findings and reports to supervisor or radiologist.
- Maintains proper stock of medical and clerical supplies.
- Assists with rotating supplies and linen.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school.
- ARRT Registered in Radiology, CT registered within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- Licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Minimum 1 year experience as CT Technologist preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge, ability to operate a PC, create, save, print documents, input data.
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