CT Technologist -Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida Fri-Sun (1000-2230) - Bayfront Health
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
About the Job
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.
Schedule: Friday-Sunday 1000-2230
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 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.
- 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.
Licensure/Certification
- Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida
- Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT)
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Source : Bayfront Health