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CT Tech (PRN) - Radiology-CT

Lakeland Regional Health -
Lakeland, FL

Job Details

PRN
$45.84 an hour

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Vascular access
BLS Certification
Initial patient assessment
ARRT (R) Certification
Associate's degree
Radiology Certification

Full Job Description

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 16.00

Shift : Flexible schedule and flexible shift
Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Position 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 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

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

Basic knowledge and skills obtained through the completion of a JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology as well as the knowledge and skills obtained through completion of an approved course in Computed Tomography
Patient assessment skills
Venipuncture skills able to establish an IV site.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Associate Degree

Nonessential:

Bachelor Degree

Essential:

Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Nonessential:

Any major

Essential:

Basic Cardiac Life Support
R.T. Radiography
R.T. Computed Tomography
Certified Radiologic Technologist

Other information:

Certification Preferred:

CT certification. If not CT certified, CT certification must be obtained within 18 th months of hire.

Experience Essential: No experience necessary if a new graduate with the advanced registry (CT)

Experience Preferred: Two years of full time experience

Pay: $45.84 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person

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