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CT Technologist Intern | Diagnostic Imaging | PRN Days

UF Health

#BLS #Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #Radiation Safety #Clinical Training #Radiologic Technology #Radiography #CT Technologist #ALARA

Quick overview

The intern will prepare patients and perform general diagnostic radiographic procedures under the supervision of a technologist. Responsibilities include operating CT machines and contrast injectors while adhering to radiation safety standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology school and have completed their first year of training. A BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.

professional certificatePatient PreparationBasic Life SupportRadiation SafetyRadiographic ProceduresContrast Injector OperationElectronic Information SystemsCT Machine OperationALARA Policy

Job description

Overview

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002.
At UF Health The Villages® Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs.
Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies – bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones.
We are part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region.
UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital – The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations.
We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

As a CT Tech Intern, you would prepare patients and collect relevant information for completion of procedures.
You will perform general diagnostic radiographic procedures with technologist supervision.
You will be observant of patients conditions.
Practice radiation safety as described in Federal standards, utilizing ALARA policy.
Understand and operate electronic information systems, and compile appropriate records to expedite results.
Operates CT machine and contrast injector within the CT department, under guidance of the supervising technologist Provides documentation of competency from your schools clinical coordinator.

Qualifications

Education

- Currently enrolled in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Must have completed first year of training in Radiology Program.Licensure/Certification/Registration:- BLS within 30 days of hireSpecial
Skills/Qualifications/Additional
Training/Experience
Required:- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English