CT Technologist - Central Florida Region

CT Technologist

Location: Not specified

Job Description:

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

Responsibilities:

• Exercises professional judgment in the 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 ensures accurate documentation.
• Positions patient, equipment, and 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 relevant 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 the 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 the supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida.
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT).
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience:

• None specified.