CT Technologist - PT - AdventHealth East Orlando

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth East Orlando

•           AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area

•           A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience

•           Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018

• Part Time -  7PM-7AM

Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.

• Utilizing proper positioning criteria and technical exposure factors, performs all required imaging projections for given procedure.  Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam.  [Exam Supervision and Administration]
• Reviews all images on Computed Radiography NX station for evidence and accuracy of RT/LT marker placement and proper orientation. Repeats any view that fails to include all required anatomical structures or lacks proper contrast and spatial resolution.  Adheres to all criteria on the Image Quality Action Plan. [Diagnostic Image Quality and Documentation]
• Completes assigned exams in a timely manner.  Keeps work flow coordinator informed of availability and status of all pending exams.  Personally follows through with communicating clinical information. [Personal Productivity and Accountability]
• Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed.  Ensures charges match procedure completed.  Confirms proper exam/patient assignment at NX before releasing images to PACS for interpretation.  Corrects erroneous accession numbers in PACS.  [Data Processing]
• Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner.  Adheres to all infection control standards.  Properly wears Dosimetry badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure.   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]

·          Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately

·    Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray machines and printers

·    Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals

·    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

·          Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field, or combination of High School degree and related experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·          Completion of radiologic technology training and A.R.R.T. registration

·          General radiographer state license as required by state if applicable

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED: