CT Development Specialist

Description

Now Hiring – CT Development Specialist

Location: Southwest Florida – Float

Type: Full-Time 

Schedule: Varies; 5 8-hour shifts

Radiology Regional is one of the largest physician-driven diagnostic imaging providers, with 13 imaging centers, in Southwest Florida. We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion to care for others in the communities we serve. For over 50 years we have earned trust and confidence because of their patient care experience.

Position Summary CT Development Specialist

Under the clinical direction of a radiologist and general supervision of the technical director performs a variety of CT scanning and imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The CT Development Specialist consistently performs work requiring advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character, requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgement, required to have an advanced knowledge in CT imaging to include anatomy and physiology, CT physics, radiation dose safety and efficacy, billing and compliance, and practice within the security requirements of the company. Continued CT advanced knowledge must be acquired through an ongoing course of specialized intellectual instruction. Performs other related duties within the job classification or organization as necessary or as assigned by management.  

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• Assess the CT department for corrective action, protocol development, and staff development needs.  
• Devise and communicate an implementation plan to address corrective action and development needs in collaboration with the physician staff, CT supervisor, and technical director. 
• Evaluate new and existing protocols for efficacy and dose management. 
• Publish protocols on the intranet and maintain the documents with appropriate review and revisions. 
• Travel to sites to implement protocol changes. 
• Facilitate technologist initial CT training and advanced protocol training. 
• Devise and revise CT training program as needed to ensure a solid foundation for CT program development. 
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to evaluate new products and maximize existing equipment resources. 
• Evaluate and facilitate optimal workflow management in conjunction with staff technologists, paramedics, assistants, and CT supervisor. 
• Represent the organization to the community in a positive manner. 
• Encourage and support employees to promote high level of morale and productivity. 
• Receive and follow directives and instructions from radiologists, referring physicians, diagnostic imaging center managers, and technical director to properly perform the position function. 
• Operate CT imaging equipment and assist physicians/radiologists as appropriate to comply with regulatory agencies and established policies and protocol. 
• Explain proper prep and scanning procedures to patients prior to procedures and verify the appropriate patient history pertinent to the exam ordered.  
• Prepare and position the patient for CT scanning and ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy. 
• Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration. 
• Prepare images for radiologist/physician interpretation. Review processed images to ensure quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes. 
• Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions, defective equipment, or any other potential hazard to a supervisor immediately. 

In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer our medical assistants a generous compensation package:

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00 plus a Relocation bonus Available!

• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits plans
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Three weeks paid time off
• 401k with a generous company contribution
• Six paid holidays
• Imaging services for employees and immediate household members

And much more!

Requirements

• Associate degree (two-year college or technical school), Field of Study: radiology tech 
• 2 or more years of experience in CT technology 
• Current ARRT license with CT certification 
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and note less than 24 months practical CT  experience. 
• Completed required hours of continuing education per certification or annual period to satisfy ACR, state, and federal regulatory agencies. 

Radiology Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer.