Locum Contract CT/Xray Tech Position Available In Pinellas, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Locum Contract CT/Xray Tech position requires an Associate's degree, 1 year of experience, active State of Florida License, AART Certification, and BLS Certification. The role involves producing high-quality diagnostic images, participating in quality assurance activities, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining effective communication with patients and providers. The job also includes performing tasks accurately, adhering to organizational values and protocols, and meeting facility goals. The position involves physical requirements such as bending, lifting, and standing for up to 12-hour shifts. The candidate must be able to travel between local facilities within a 50-mile radius.
Job Description
Locum Contract CT/Xray Tech 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1425 4th Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
General Summary:
The Radiology Tech completes quality imaging on a variety of patients requiring X-Ray’s and/or CT studies.
Description of Essential Duties:
Produces high quality diagnostic images to include a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply the proper scan protocols needed to visualize the anatomy in question Participates in QA activities to include maintenance of patient logs and RIS forms Keep Repeat/Retake percentage less than 7% of all images for each month Understand the process of computed radiology, image processing, archiving, and sending of images to the PACS stations and perform these tasks accurately and free of error Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques Maintains proactive, effective communication with patient and the provider regarding any findings patient histories and test results as appropriate Check the operation of the equipment, maintain cleanliness of table/equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases and keep room stocked with linens and necessary supplies Know and practice organizational values and adhere to organizational protocols Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance Function in a manner that supports the facility in meeting or exceeding goals set forth in the quality metrics Support the Facility Leader and Lead Rad Tech by being a positive team player Completion of daily checklists Participate in morning huddles when on shift Accurate completion of clinical inventory as assigned Participate in facility specific education and training Timely completion of tasks as assigned by the Lead Rad Tech or FL Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance GEMD1
Job Requirements:
Education:
Associates Experience Years:
1
Year Experience Type:
Active State of Florida License Active AART Certification Must hold an active BLS certification Must successfully pass a Level 2 background screen and drug test Must be successfully credentialed within each facility you will be performing shifts Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment Able to perform the duties expected for an active role in a busy medical environment (standing, walking, teaching, public speaking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.) Able to stand and work up to a 12-hour shift in the facility Ability to travel between local facilities (50-mile radius) in order to cover shifts Legibly write English, clearly speak English, and proficiently read
English Bilingual Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
Active State of Florida License Active AART Certification Must hold an active BLS certification
Travel:
Negligible Physical Requirements:
Bending at the waist: 34-66% (Frequent); Lift/Carry 25-50lbs: 1-33% (Occasional);
Listening:
67-100% (Constant); Push/Pull up to 100lbs., reaching above the shoulders and straight ahead/below shoulders: 34-66% (Frequent); Repetitive hand/wrist work: 34-66% (Frequent);
Sitting:
1-33% (Occasional);
Speaking:
67-100% (Constant);
Squatting:
1-33% (Occasional); Standing (moving about and stationary): 34-66% (Frequent); Twisting (turning at the waist),
Use of Computer/Keyboard:
34-66% (Frequent). Mental/Motor Requirements Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing priorities: 67-100% (Constant); Attention to detail/attentiveness: 67-100% (Constant); Computer skills: 34-66% (Frequent); Demonstrated ability to follow written procedures: 67-100% (Constant); Interaction with others with professionalism/tact: 67-100% (Constant); Independent decision making, intermediate math calculations: 34-66% (Frequent); Problem solving, reading, verbal communication, and writing: 67-100% (Constant).
Environmental Requirements:
Exposure to chemicals, fumes/odors: 1-33% (Occasional); General office environment and interaction with customers: 67-100% (Constant); Independent work, required to wear respirator and other
PPE:
34-66% (Frequent); Teamwork, working in confined space: 67-100% (Constant).
