Cat Scan Technician

Ascension - Pensacola, FL

Full-time

Pensacola, FL

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves performing computerized tomographic procedures for diagnosing diseases and injuries, ensuring adherence to established protocols. The role requires preparing and positioning patients, administering contrast media, and monitoring patient safety during procedures. This is a full-time night shift role at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, focusing on delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Perform computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists.
• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity.
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required: Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community