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The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. This position participates in technical duties directly involved with CT, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for effective utilization of the unit, and serves as the first line interface with customers to fulfill imaging needs.

• Perform all responsibilities/duties required by the CT department to perform examinations.
• Receive and review requests for CT exams.
• Accept patients and assess their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Operate highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards.
• Assist in the administration and administers various medications under the direction of a physician to make specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Explain and prepare the patient for all CT procedures.
• Set up and adjust equipment per radiologist protocol for exam.
• Quality control all images, maintain inventory, and adhere to safety regulations; assist in training department personnel, including students.
• Perform work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed; may perform work of higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the tasks listed on the competencies list as prescribed by the department.
• Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform various clerical duties.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Radiology.

• Certified Radiology Technologist licensed upon hire.
• Registered Technologist (ARRT) upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association upon hire.
• Registered Technologist – Computed Tomography (RTCT) ARRT within 18 months.

• Superior interpersonal skills.
• High level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Proficiency with major CT and X-ray equipment manufacturers’ hardware and software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of filing systems, telephone etiquette and customer service.
• Computer skills.
• Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain maximum diagnostic images.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non‑governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care