CT Technologist II- Blue Cedar- Days

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves assessing the patient's physical condition and age-specific needs, providing instructions for cooperation, and performing proper patient identification and clinical history acquisition. The technologist will position patients and equipment, manipulate technical factors for high-quality images, and assess images for technical quality and completeness. A key aspect of the role is applying radiation safety principles to minimize exposure and adhering to Quality Control standards. Proficiency in contrast medication administration, including venipuncture and evaluation of IV access, is required, as is the ability to administer medical aid in emergencies. Standard precautions and personal protective equipment are to be applied to prevent cross-contamination. The position also involves assisting in the supervision of students and training new technologists, effective utilization of radiology computer systems, and ensuring customer safety. Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment, as well as providing patient transport, are also responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology; or Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Maintains current AHA BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida.
Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (R) and valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (CT); or Valid Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT); or Valid Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CNMT) and valid American Registry of Radiologic Certification (CT).
Mandatory minimum of two (2) years’ CT experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced imaging experience and proficiency, including 3D Lab or IR imaging, or Cardiac imaging.
Site proctor/preceptor for onboarding new hires and cross-training.
Primary responsibility: Dual imaging roles, with current proficiency and routinely performing in secondary modality.

Responsibilities

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 evaluates IV 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 the safety of all customers.
Maintains reasonably 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.
Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
Provides patient transport.