Radiology Technologist - Part Time Nights

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description

Radiologic Tech - AdventHealth - Kissimmee

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth - Kissimmee

* AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 163-bed community-focused hospital
* Conveniently located near Walt Disney World
* The team here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties
* AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded to include a new medical office building, patient tower, and new main entrance

Work Hours/Shift: Part Time Nights

You Will Be Responsible For:

Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.

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 work flow 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

* Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* High School education or equivalent and graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

* Associates Degree in a related field

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification license in Radiography
* State Certified Radiologic Technologist License

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

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