INTRODUCTION

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) CT Technologist with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Northwest Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic CT Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Cat Scan Tech produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas in accordance with established practices and procedures. The position’s tasks and responsibilities include:

• Operates equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body
• Positions patients utilizing immobilization devices
• Moves equipment into specified positions and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns Assists physicians with invasive procedures Exposes and develops film Operates mobile equipment in operating room, emergency department or at patient’s bedside Monitors, records, and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems Utilizes knowledge of age-specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities Orients and mentors new staff members Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material Assists with transporting patients Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• State Registered Radiologic Technician
• Registered Computerized Tomography Technician
• High School Graduate / GED
  HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center. Incorporating the latest technology in healthcare drives our results. We have been granted the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission. This proves our commitment to high performance and level of service. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. We uphold the highest standards in patient care. We also remain an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We handle patients with care and urgency. We are proudly known as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence. Our accolades speak for themselves.
  We continue growing to meet the needs of the community we serve. We have expanded capabilities in emergency and critical care. Our services go above and beyond. Additional growth includes women’s and children’s services. We hold the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth of our service lines translates to better patient care. This means increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. Join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Explore your growth potential.
  HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our CT Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
  We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

• Operates equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body
• Positions patients utilizing immobilization devices
• Moves equipment into specified positions and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns Assists physicians with invasive procedures Exposes and develops film Operates mobile equipment in operating room, emergency department or at patient’s bedside Monitors, records, and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems Utilizes knowledge of age-specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities Orients and mentors new staff members Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material Assists with transporting patients Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as require