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CT Tech PRN - AdventHealth - Palm Parkway ED

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth - Celebration

•  Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital
• AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida
• The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

Work Hours/Shift:   PRN

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlines in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.
• Performs all exams using ADVENTHEALTH CT protocols. Uses ADVENTHEALTH 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 work flow moving, and 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

· 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Two years hospital-based clinical Radiology experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

· 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:

· Computed Tomography A.R.R.T.(CT) certification