Position Summary Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and / or intervention for procedures while adhering to radiation safety principles. Responsibilities
- Demonstrates professional judgment in service delivery and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
- Delivers appropriate care, recognizes patient conditions, and ensures successful completion of procedures and guidelines.
- Assists the physician in producing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and / or intervention.
- Assiststhe physician in all procedures as necessary.
- Ensuresthatthe patient’s education of procedure performed, needs, safety and comfort aremet while in their care.
- Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
- Adheres to Orlando Health’s mission statement and strategic imperatives.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age-specific needs.
- Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and ensures accurate documentation and communication to the appropriate team members.
- Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices. Manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high-quality imagesforinterpretation.
- Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patientidentification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
- Applies principles ofradiation safety tominimize 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.
- Appliessterile techniques and appropriate standard precautionsin utilizing Personal Protective equipment(PPE) to prevent crosscontamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures.
- Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and / or other emergencies.
- Assistsin the supervision ofstudenttechnologists and the training of new technologists.
- Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Demonstrates proficiency in supply usage, charging, and documentation.
- Ensuresthe safety of all customers.
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding location, use, and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
- Maintainsthe use of customer service skillsin communication with all Orlando Health staff, visitors, and co-workers.
- Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools, and forms.
- Performs as a mentor / preceptor for new staff whilemaintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
- Understands the application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
- Ensuresthat case turnover time is within established departmentstandards bymaintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimal patient care.
- Maintainsreasonably 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 and procedures, department guidelines, and education requirements. Qualifications Education / Training Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Licensure / Certification
- Valid Certified Radiologic Technologistlicensure by the State of Florida; and
- Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification; and
- Required tomaintain BLS / Healthcare provider certification.
- Demonstrates professional judgment in service delivery and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
- Delivers appropriate care, recognizes patient conditions, and ensures successful completion of procedures and guidelines.
- Assists the physician in producing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and / or intervention.
- Assiststhe physician in all procedures as necessary.
- Ensuresthatthe patient’s education of procedure performed, needs, safety and comfort aremet while in their care.
- Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
- Adheres to Orlando Health’s mission statement and strategic imperatives.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age-specific needs.
- Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and ensures accurate documentation and communication to the appropriate team members.
- Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices. Manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high-quality imagesforinterpretation.
- Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patientidentification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
- Applies principles ofradiation safety tominimize 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.
- Appliessterile techniques and appropriate standard precautionsin utilizing Personal Protective equipment(PPE) to prevent crosscontamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures.
- Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and / or other emergencies.
- Assistsin the supervision ofstudenttechnologists and the training of new technologists.
- Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Demonstrates proficiency in supply usage, charging, and documentation.
- Ensuresthe safety of all customers.
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding location, use, and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
- Maintainsthe use of customer service skillsin communication with all Orlando Health staff, visitors, and co-workers.
- Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools, and forms.
- Performs as a mentor / preceptor for new staff whilemaintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
- Understands the application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
- Ensuresthat case turnover time is within established departmentstandards bymaintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimal patient care.
- Maintainsreasonably 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 and procedures, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Education / Training Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Licensure / Certification
Valid Certified Radiologic Technologistlicensure by the State of Florida; andValid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification; andRequired tomaintain BLS / Healthcare provider certification.