Nurse Residency Program - Advent Health Ocala

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Ocala
Posted on: January 3, 2020

Job Description:

Description Radiology Technologist Full Time Nights AdventHealth Ocala Location Address:  1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala Horse Capital of the World Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years Florida Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited Spectacular springs throughout the county Work Hours/Shift: Full Time Nights 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 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 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 personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant agents. Maintains properly stocked, organized and clean room Positions patient and equipment and selects technical factors to produce radiographic images meeting Radiologist’s standards, in a safe, timely manner Performs clerical duties, including answering telephones, completing patient record, filing and scheduling Performs direct patient care duties, within technologist’s scope of practice. Utilizes proper infection control techniques Performs basic patient care, including monitoring of patient condition, caring for patient comfort, safety and privacy. Obtains and documents patient history and explains procedures Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications What You Will Need: High School education or equivalent and graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology Basic Life Support (BLS) certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification license in Radiography State Certified Radiologic Technologist License Job Summary: Performs Radiographic imaging procedures. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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