Job Description

Job Description

Description
Radiologic Technologist I AdventHealth Heart of Florida

Location Address: 40100 US Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Heart of Florida

* Close proximity to Walt Disney World
* Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy
* Beautiful local golf courses available year round
* Faith-based work environment
* Great benefits

Work Hours/Shift:

* Full Time

You Will Be Responsible For:

* 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 workflow 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]

Qualifications
What Will You Need:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* High School diploma
* Completion of formal Radiological Technology training course in an AMA approved school or the equivalent

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

* Six (6) months of hospital-based experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

* ARRT certification within one year of employment
* Current State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, and operators license
* BLS certification by American Heart Association

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

* N/A

Job Summary:

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required including special radiographic procedures, arthrograms, myelograms, etc. Recognizes the purpose of employment is to prioritize the patient as number one, and to put forth the utmost quality as a Technologist. Making radiographic images using the various modalities for which licensed or authorized to operate by means of on the job training. Follow all Policies and Procedures for the Hospital as well as the Department of Imaging.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.