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Lead CT Technologist at AdventHealth Apopka

Location Address: 2100 OCOEE APOPKA ROAD, Apopka, 32703

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Apopka

• AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 120-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab 
• The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station
• The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades
   

Work Hours/Shift:  Full Time Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7 am to 7:30p

You Will Be Responsible For:

•    Performs all exams using established protocols. Uses facility policy for proper identification of patient prior to performing exam. Educates patient concerning exam. Properly screens patients for any contrast allergies. Performs complicated 3D and CTA studies
•    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. Monitors daily time and attendance. Orders supplies  
•    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 of all ages, adapting protocols as necessary. Serves as a clinical instructor
•    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
•    Reviews all images of all exams, repeating images as necessary for best possible result. Assists others in these decisions and notifies physician of emergent findings according to established protocol. Provides supervisor/manager feedback for employees’ evaluations, and conducts evaluations with employees at respective campus if appropriate; daily coaching of CT images
•    May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing.  If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined by the state of the facility, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of the facility non-waived Point of Care training
•    Maintains radiation protection standards according to (ALARA) principles

 

What You Will Need:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Grad or Equiv and 2+ years experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
•  Registered Radiologist Assistant
•  Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
•  Registered Computed Tomography Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, is responsible for managing the daily operations in the CT area to ensure smooth and efficient flow including maintenance of supplies within designated budget. Performs the imaging of both neuro and body scans following the facilities parameters, building/performance of complicated 3D and CTA studies and performs QA audits. Utilizes the hospital performance improvement process in the goals of Imaging Services. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all referring physicians, hospital, and commercial agencies.