CT/MRI Technologist CASUAL PART TIME (START DATE AUGUST, 2012) Job in Orlando 32827, Florida US
Nemours is seeking a CT/MRI Technologist Casual part time (START DATE AUGUST, 2012) to join our team at the Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states – Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2012, Orlando will be home to Nemours Children's Hospital, part of a unique, state-of-the-art health campus, which will include a new Nemours Children's Clinic, an ambulatory diagnostic center and extensive research and education facilities. As part of Nemours' fully integrated system of care, we have access to the specialists and resources of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware – named among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News World Report.
Description:
This position is responsible for: Performing Magnetic Resonance, Computerized Tomography imaging studies while providing a quality health care service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential to this position due to required continuous interaction with public and professional/ medical personnel.
Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation.
- Responsible for working knowledge and operation of MR 1.5 Tesla Scanners, 256 slice Computerized Tomography Scanners and Windows workstation.
- Knowledge of routine magnetic resonance and computerized tomography imaging protocols along with performing patient examinations as protocoled by designated radiologist.
- Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient / family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.
- Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others. Assists radiologists by evaluating patients and obtaining written screening for administration of contrast media. Starts IV's and injects contrast material for imaging studies. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
- Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/ order entry and completion of study.
- Determine proper radiation exposure factors for CT to minimize patient dose according to protocols set by the radiologist. Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.
- Infant ___X_____ Child ____X_______ Adult ______X_______
- Must have the ability to work well with others. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Good communications skills are required.
Requirements
- 1+years experience
- ARRT required / CT/MRI Board certified within 18 months of employment
- CPR certification preferred
- Florida State Radiation License required
CASUAL PART TIME HOURS 8 HOURS PER WEEK
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