Radiology Technologist

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary:

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, RADIATION PROTECTION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program

Additional Job Information:

Responsibilities

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.

Qualifications

Accredited Program Radiology Required

No prior work experience Required

Must possess an active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R) examination Required and

If hired to support Women Imaging: Candidate must obtain (M) Certification within 1 year Required and

Upon successful completion of the certification, a 2-year contract will commence. Candidate must be flexible to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers Required and

ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required and

BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) Required or

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) Required or

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) Required or

BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) Required or

BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS) Required and

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Required

Complexity of Work

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 60%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Reaching = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 20%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 40%
•  Squatting = 40%
•  Standing = 60%
•  Walking = 60%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 0%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 20%
•  Computer Monitor = 60%
•  Domestic Animals = 0%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 20%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 0%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 20%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
•  Radiation = 40%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift:

Days

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