CT Technologist

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology; or • Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. • Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida. • Additionally, must have one of the following: o Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (R); or o Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (CT); or o Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in (CT).