AdventHealth CT Technologist PRN

Lake Placid, FL

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift : Cover Variable Shifts

Location: 1210 US 27 North Lake Placid, Florida 33852

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Lake Placid

• Faith Based & Mission driven Facility

• Largest Employer in the County

• Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida’s oldest State Park

• Close knit community with a home town family feel

• 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast

• Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries

• Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida

• Near 100+ clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing

• Beautiful agriculture and farmland

• Sebring is known for motorsports and home to the famous Sebring International Raceway

• Nature and hiking trails

The role you’ll contribute:

Under general supervision, primary duties include imaging both neuro and body scans on patients from neonate to geriatric, following the age specific guidelines of the facilities parameters, transmitting images for diagnostic interpretation, and keeping the hospital computer system up to date with the progress of these exams. The CT technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of the facility.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

•Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors, monitors, and medical equipment. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients on all ages, adapting protocols as necessary

•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 vendor required 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, if applicable

•Reviews all images of all exams, repeating images as necessary for best possible result. If necessary notify physician of emergent findings according to established protocol

•Uses computer system for ordering, changing, and canceling exams according to protocol. Confirms order matches exam before pushing to PACS or correctly 'fixes' exams on workstation or PACS

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field

•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

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