Imaging Tech Assistant Per Diem

AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

Facility Address: 401 Palmetto Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources and Mental Health Resources and Support
• No State Income Tax

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Variable

The community you’ll be caring for:

• New Smyrna Beach is a small, charming community with a quiet laid-back vibe. As part of the Canaveral National Seashore, its beautiful beaches offer endless recreation activities.
• New Smyrna Beach is named one of America’s Top Small Cities for the Arts, and the city boasts several theatres and fine art galleries.
• The historic downtown is lined with cute beach-side boutiques and unique dining choices.
• Nearby major cities such as Orlando and Daytona Beach provide access to world-class theme parks, international airports, and professional sporting and cultural events.
• All these features, topped with solid educational options and family-friendly neighborhoods make New Smyrna Beach a great place to live and work.

The role you’ll contribute:

Assists technologists and provides support for the imaging department

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assists technologists in positioning patients for radiology procedures
• Follows radiation/magnetic field safety procedures and guidelines
• Assists with room turnover and restocking of supplies
• Informs patient of their destination. Communicates with Monitor techs and Nursing staff when transporting patients. Identifies patient whereabouts on patient transport logs. Communicates with requesting department of any delays and cancellations
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to effectively treat and care for patients of all ages (neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatrics)
• Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly before/after each transport •Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE
• Identifies safety issues, intervenes and notifies supervisor. Operates equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all infection control standards
• May transport 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
• Maintains a knowledge and understanding of process improvement initiatives for the department
• Escorts/transports patients between clinical areas and verifies patient identities, according to policies and procedures

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• HS education or equivalent
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• Prefer candidates currently enrolled and attending Radiology Technologist school