Radiology Tech - Nights - Lake Wales at AdventHealth in Lake Wales, Florida

Job Description:

Description
Radiologic Technologist   Location Address: 410 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853  

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Lake Wales

• A historic community with a hometown family feel; voted “friendliest small town in FL”
• Surrounded by golf courses, beautiful lakes, and outdoor adventures
• The facility is just 20 minutes away from LEGOLAND Florida
• Faith-based work environment
• Great benefits

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  Full Time - Friday, Sunday & Monday Night shift

• Utilizing proper positioning criteria and technical exposure factors, performs all required imaging projections for given procedure.  Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam. 
• Reviews all images on Computed Radiography NX station for evidence and accuracy of RT/LT marker placement and proper orientation. Repeats any view that fails to include all required anatomical structures or lacks proper contrast and spatial resolution.  Adheres to all criteria on the Image Quality Action Plan.
• Completes assigned exams in a timely manner.  Keeps work flow coordinator informed of availability and status of all pending exams.  Personally follows through with communicating clinical information.
• Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed.  Ensures charges match procedure completed.  Confirms proper exam/patient assignment at NX before releasing images to PACS for interpretation.  Corrects erroneous accession numbers in PACS

• Current valid State of Florida license as a General Radiographer


• ARRT (R)


• For Orlando Fracture Care Only:  If functioning in the Surgical Assistant III role must have completed the AdventHealth training program and competencies. 


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field (Preferred)


• Pain Med and Fracture Care Only - Previous OR and/or procedural area experience (Preferred)

Under Supervision the Radiologic Technologist fulfills the responsibilities necessary in the use of ionizing radiation to produce quality radiographic images.  These responsibilities involve participation in a variety of diagnostic technical procedures which deliver quality care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.  For pain medicine cost centers (2600, 9090, 9270, and 2840) and for Orlando Fracture care (6801) the technologist may perform duties delegated by the RN to assist with patient care and patient flow throughout the department.   For 7217 technologists may perform the duties of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL).  

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