CT Technologist - Lake Mary

Bayfront Health•Lake Mary, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention, adhering to radiation safety principles. The role exercises professional judgment, recognizes patient conditions and age-specific needs, and provides instructions to support patient cooperation and successful procedures. The technologist obtains and accurately documents patient identification and clinical history; positions patients and equipment; adjusts technical factors; and assesses images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and adequate anatomical coverage. The position includes administering contrast medication, with or without power injectors, performing venipuncture and evaluating IV access for prescribed contrast administration, and providing medical aid in response to contrast reactions or other emergencies. The technologist follows applicable regulations, quality-control standards, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment practices; uses corporate radiology computer systems; assists with student supervision and onboarding or training; ensures customer safety; and maintains work areas and equipment. Patient transport is also included. This is a variable full-time position in the Imaging department at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital. The hospital offers flexible schedules and advertises tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year. Its benefits package begins on day one for full-time and part-time employees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Maintain current AHA BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Hold valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure.
Meet one of the listed certification pathways: valid ARRT (R) and ARRT (CT); valid NMTCB (CT); or valid NMTCB (CNMT) and ARRT (CT).
Minimum of two years of CT experience.
Experience in at least one of the following areas: advanced imaging proficiency, including 3D Lab or IR imaging, or cardiac imaging; serving as a site proctor/preceptor for onboarding new hires and cross-training; or primary responsibility for dual imaging roles with current proficiency and routine performance in a secondary modality.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while following radiation safety principles.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain conduct that supports quality care.
Recognize patient conditions and age-specific needs, provide appropriate care, and help ensure successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to the modality and with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, education requirements, mission statements, and strategic imperatives.
Provide instructions that support patient cooperation and desired results.
Identify patients correctly, obtain clinical histories, and document information accurately.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and manipulate technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
Assess images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Apply radiation-safety principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Follow quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
Administer contrast medication, with or without power injectors; perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for prescribed contrast administration.
Provide medical aid when required for contrast reactions or other emergencies.
Use standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Assist with supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
Use corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure the safety of customers and maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment, keep supplies stocked, and transport patients.