CT Technologist, OH Ambulatory Imaging at Altamonte - Orlando, United States - Orlando Health

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    Position Summary:

    Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.


    Responsibilities:
    *Essential Functions
    • Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
    • Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
    • Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
    • Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
    • Assesses the patient's physical condition and age specific needs.
    • Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
    • Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient's clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
    • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
    • Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
    • Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
    • Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
    • Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors.
    • Performs venipuncture and evaluatesIV access for the purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
    • Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reaction to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
    • Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
    • Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
    • Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
    • Ensures safety of all customers.
    • Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
    • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
    *Other Related Functions
    • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
    • Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
    • Provides patient transport.

    Qualifications:
    *Education/Training*Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

    Licensure/Certification** Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida and

    • Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or
    • Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT)
    • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

    Job Type:
    Full-time