CT Technologist - Weekend: Lake Mary

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention, adhering to radiation safety principles. This role is based in the Imaging department at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital and is designated as a variable full-time weekend position for 32 hours per week: Friday 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. The technologist exercises professional judgment, assesses patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs, explains procedures, verifies patient identity and clinical history, positions patients and equipment, and evaluates images for technical quality and completeness. The role includes contrast administration, venipuncture and IV-access evaluation, emergency response when needed, radiation safety, quality control, infection-prevention practices, and use of corporate radiology computer systems. The technologist also supports student and new-technologist training, maintains the work area and equipment, keeps supplies organized, and transports patients. Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital is a comprehensive acute-care facility offering medical and surgical services and advanced facilities, including operating rooms, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, a vascular lab, an ICU, and a full-service emergency department. The posting highlights opportunities for career advancement, leadership, and professional development, as well as flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year. It states that the 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 State of Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure.
Meet one of the following certification paths: valid ARRT (R) and ARRT (CT) certifications; valid NMTCB (CT) certification; or valid NMTCB (CNMT) certification and valid ARRT (CT) certification.
Minimum of two years of CT experience.
Experience in at least one of the following: advanced imaging proficiency, including 3D Lab or IR imaging, or cardiac imaging; serving as a site proctor/preceptor for onboarding and cross-training; or a dual-imaging role with current proficiency and routine performance in a secondary modality.

Responsibilities

Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care.
Deliver appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to the modality and with Orlando Health policies and strategic imperatives.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
Provide instructions that promote patient cooperation and desired results.
Verify patient identity, obtain clinical history, and ensure accurate documentation.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices and adjust technical factors to produce 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, staff, and others.
Comply with quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
Administer contrast medication, including use of power injectors, and perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for prescribed contrast administration.
Provide medical aid when required in response to contrast reactions or other emergencies.
Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Assist with supervising student technologists and training new technologists.
Use corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure the safety of customers and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment and keep work areas stocked and organized.
Provide patient transport.