Job Summary

As a radiology technologist, you will use medical imaging equipment to produce diagnostic quality radiographs through the use of ionizing radiation. You will also be responsible for following all departmental Radiation Safety and ALARA policies as well as state and federal regulations to ensure low-dose imaging is an integral part of practice. Your duties will include operating portable and stationary x-ray equipment and preparing examination rooms, equipment, supplies, and medications. You will also provide patient comfort and safety during examinations. This position is for someone to also float to Urgent Care Center sites as scheduled.

Job Specific Duties

• Floats to UCC sites as scheduled.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
• Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination.
• Immediately upon completion of examination, verbally communicates with supervisor to ensure prompt review of images.
• Observes radiation safety practices at all times.
• Performs appropriate radiologic examinations as ordered.
• Prepares patient for examination explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patients and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Prepares room, equipment and materials as needed for patients.
• Produces high-quality radiographs and repeats views as necessary.
• Promptly upon completion of examination, enters and transmits patient information into PACS.
• Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to appropriate person.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Minimum Job Requirements

• General x-ray license from the State of Florida – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within 180 days of hire or transfer into the position - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) – in good standing throughout employment highly preferred.
• Graduate of AMA Accredited School of Radiology Technology preferred.