CT Technologist

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title: CT Technologist

Department: Radiology

Reports to: Radiology Supervisor

Job Summary:

This position performs radiology exams and maintains quality control of x-ray equipment. Proficient in IV skills, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, patients, families, healthcare professional and external vendors. Perform job duties in a fast pace setting. Willing to travel to other locations to fill in. **Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role required.** ARRT & CT Certifications required. Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior at all times. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiation protection. Good IV skills & strong team player.

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions:

• Performs Radiology Studies

• Secures confidence of patient during procedure by screening for relevant medical information, explaining procedures, correctly positioning patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate.
• Positions patients correctly for high quality views and varies position as necessary to adjust for patient's medical condition and abilities. Adjusts all operator controllable parameters of the equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives correct calculated exposure.
• Ensures control over operator selectable parameters to customize the images in areas being examined and for pathology to be ruled out while minimizing radiation exposure.
• Retrieves patients from exam room and escorts patient back to exam room when exam is complete, retrieves images in Digital Radiology System and has exam pulled up and ready for provider to view.
• Maintains records of patients treated, examination performed, scans taken, etc., and maintains permanent record.
• Evaluates quality of images and reports deficiencies appropriately.
• Submits charges for procedures performed.
• Pulls and scans x-ray films into PAC's System

• Maintains Quality Control of X-ray Equipment
• Maintains and orders supplies for radiology area.
• Performs minor maintenance operations in work area.
• Maintains x-rays logs and required state regulated documents.
• Participates in yearly inspection and recertification of x-ray equipment.
• Notifies Supervisor and contacts Equipment Vendor if equipment is malfunctioning.
• Maintains quality control of equipment and coordinates preventative maintenance service calls with Equipment Vendor.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Maintains CEU's as required for licensure.
• Travel to different FMC work locations as requested

Physical and Mental Demands

• Normal physical ability; able to sit and stand for long periods
• Requires ability to frequently bend, walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods
• The ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems and make appropriate decisions
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented individual with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) in radiology.
• Active Florida License as General Radiographer
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Strong customer service orientation
• Team Player
• **Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role required.**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status