CT Technologist II Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL
Orlando Health · Lakeland
Position Summary
The CT Technologist 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.
4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.
Schedule: Friday through Monday; 7:00am to 7:30pm
Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Time Off (accrued)
- Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Family Care Benefits & so much more!
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 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 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.
Other Related Functions
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
- Provides patient transport.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology; or
- Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida.
- Additionally, must have one of the following:
-Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (R); or
-Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (CT); or
-Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT).
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 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 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.
Other Related Functions
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
- Provides patient transport.
Education/Training
- Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology; or
- Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida.
- Additionally, must have one of the following:
-Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (R); or
-Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (CT); or
-Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT).
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