Orlando Health

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

Schedule: PRN; as needed

Location:2000 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

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 imagesfor interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that allrelative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Applies principles ofradiation 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 asrequired 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.
• Assistsin supervision ofstudent technologists and training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensuressafety 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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Graduate of 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 (R).
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (CT).
• Maintains current AHA BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience

Mandatory minimum of two (2) years CT experience and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 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.