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.
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 evaluatesIV 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.
* 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.
*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.
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Licensure/Certification*
* Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida and
* Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or
* Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT)
* Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Job Type: Full-time