CT Technologist- Health Central Imaging- Per Diem

Radiologic Technologist Position Summary

Orlando Health Health Central Hospital, located in Ocoee, Florida, is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility that has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years. Services range from 24/7 emergency care to cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery and more. Our hospital has accreditations and designations in many specialty services, including bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. We also have earned 2024-25 High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure and hip replacement from U.S. News & World Report, and 2024 Top Teaching Hospital recognition from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Health Central is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

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 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

Education/Training:

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology; or
• Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Licensure/Certification:

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