Port Charlotte, Florida
Tucson, Arizona, Arizona
Posted: 24-Dec-24
Location: Orlando, Florida
Categories:
Internal Number: 24020624
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days of week and shift hours varies
The community you’ll be caring for:
The role you’ll contribute:
Under general supervision, primary duties include imaging both neuro and body scans on patients from neonate to geriatric, following the age specific guidelines of Facility parameters, transmitting images for diagnostic interpretation, and keeping the hospital computer system up to date with the progress of these exams. The CT Technologist II actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of AdventHealth. The tech II position accepts additional duties in the department, such as keeping, counting and recording of statistics, tracking and ordering supplies, performing complicated 3D and CTA workstation studies, overseeing smooth operations of campus locations, performing the more difficult exams, teaching students/new technologists and other tasks as assigned by the department manager.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs all exams, including the most difficult, using Facility CT protocols. Uses Facility policy for proper identification of patient prior to performing exam. Educates patient concerning exam. Properly screens patients for any contrast allergies (Exam Supervision and Administration)
- Completes all exams in a timely manner, keeps workflow moving, minimizes empty table time. Follows through after completing exam with communication, transportation and discharge of OP's (Personal Productivity and Accountability)
- Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors and monitors. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients on all ages, adapting protocols as necessary (Clinical Competence)
- Properly screens patients of childbearing age, and operates all imaging equipment in a safe manner minimizing radiation exposure to patients, families, and co-workers. Practices infection control standards,and utilizes approved PPE and disinfectant agents. Maintains properly stocked, organized and clean room. Performs QA on CT scanners. Employee job duties may include transport of pharmaceutical waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area. Employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling pharmaceutical waste) to include proper handling and transport of pharmaceutical waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment (Safety and the Environment of Care)
- Reviews all images of all exams, repeating sequences as necessary for best possible result; assists others in these decisions (Image Quality and Documentation)
- Uses computer OC system for ordering, changing, and canceling exams according to protocol. Confirms order matches exam before pushing to PACS or correctly 'fixes' exams on QC or PACS. Faxes/reprints all paperwork to correct read stations. (Data Processing)
- Assists with collection of data for all KPI's, Six Sigma Projects realizing final goals of department. Participates on Teams as asked, participates in Gallup. Assists or is responsible for daily count and inputs data in Share Drive. Utilizes Mission Possible techniques learned and recovers patients and families as needed (Performance Improvement)• Consistently attends department meetings or other mandatory meetings with positive attitude toward department and others. Listens and is responsible for knowing content (Department Meeting Attendance)
- May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined in AHCA rule 59A-7.034, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of Facility non-waived Point of Care Training.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field
- One year CT experience
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Completion of Radiologic Technology training and A.R.R.T.(R) registration
- General Radiographer state license as required by state if applicable
- ARRT - CT
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in a healthcare related discipline
- Two years hospital-based clinical Radiology experience
- General computer skills and PACS
- Basic IV competency
- General physics and anatomy
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of CT procedures
- Knowledge of CT scanners
- Ability to learn and grow with new technology• Customer Service skills
- CT safety including radiation safety for patients, families, and co-workers
- Knowledge of workstations
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
- Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
