Radiography Technologist - Specialty Center- FT Days- JDCH

Memorial Healthcare•Coral Springs, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role is based at the Specialty Center in Coral Springs, Florida, and is listed as full-time, day shift. Imaging Services emphasizes patient safety, quality, customer service, teamwork, and collaboration to improve patient outcomes and employee experience. The technologist positions patients and performs imaging procedures; evaluates image quality and takes appropriate corrective action, including repositioning or repeating an exam when clinically appropriate. The role includes reviewing patient histories and physician orders, explaining procedures and equipment to patients, preparing equipment and supplies, selecting exposure factors and imaging parameters, following safety and quality-control standards, and troubleshooting or reporting equipment malfunctions. The technologist charges for supplies and uses appropriate exam codes, administers contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice, and continually monitors and responds to changes in patient condition. On-call shift responsibilities are required as needed by the department. The position 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. For assignments supporting Women’s Imaging, the candidate must obtain the M certification within one year; a two-year contract commences upon successful completion of that certification. Candidates supporting Women’s Imaging must also 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 applicable credential: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Required applicable BLS credential from the American Heart Association or Red Cross; the posting lists several accepted BLS credential formats, including an employee grace-period credential.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
For Women’s Imaging assignments, 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 action to resolve them, including repositioning patients or repeating procedures when clinically appropriate.
Review patient histories and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Take on-call shift responsibilities 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 as necessary.
Charge appropriately for supplies used and use appropriate exam codes.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.