Radiography Technologist - Specialty Center- FT Days- JDCH

Memorial Healthcare System•Coral Springs, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiography Technologist performs imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role supports patient safety, image quality, customer service, and collaboration across imaging modalities. The position is based at the Specialty Center in Coral Springs, Florida, and is a full-time day role. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, positions patients, and performs imaging procedures. The role includes selecting exposure factors and imaging parameters, assessing image quality, and taking appropriate corrective action when clinically appropriate. The technologist follows radiation safety and equipment quality-control practices, troubleshoots and reports equipment issues, and uses appropriate exam codes and supply charges. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications and monitors and responds to changes in patient condition. Department-required on-call shifts may be assigned. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. No prior work experience is required. Candidates must have an active Florida Radiography Certificate and must take the ARRT(R) examination. If hired to support Women’s Imaging, the employee must obtain M certification within one year; a two-year contract commences upon successful completion of that certification. Candidates supporting Women’s Imaging must be flexible to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited radiology program.
Active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida.
Must take the ARRT(R) examination.
Required credentials include ARRT registration and an accepted BLS credential from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an applicable grace-period credential.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
No prior work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

If hired to support Women’s Imaging, obtain M certification within one year.
If hired to support Women’s Imaging, flexibility to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers.

Responsibilities

Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze images, identify image-quality issues, and take appropriate corrective action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures when clinically appropriate.
Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Take on-call shifts as required by the department.
Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Charge appropriately for supplies used and use appropriate exam codes.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.