Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to assist licensed practitioners in treating customer/patient medical conditions. The Radiology Technologist operates imaging equipment, ensuring customer/patient safety and comfort, following Health First policies and procedures, regulatory protocols, while collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality, radiographic images for accurate medical evaluation.

Requirements

• Graduate of one of the following: Joint review Committee approved Radiologic Technology program or school.
• Mammography – Maintains Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
• General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist – ARRT (R).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Ability to report to applicable Health First facility within thirty (30) minutes when on call.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment and able to respond to life threatening situations.
• Demonstrate effective time management, critical thinking skills, and coordinates scheduling and patient flow.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Diagnostic Imaging experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment with the operation of diagnostic imaging equipment for patients/customers, coworkers, and self by adheres to diagnostic imaging policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs a variety of procedures which may include general radiographic, portables, emergency room, trauma, operating room, mammography and fluoroscopic exams including invasive procedures.
• Properly screens patients for diagnostic imaging exam and effectively documents and communicates pertinent and required information pre and post procedure performance.
• Positions patients for diagnostic imaging exam using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with department safety procedures and protocols.
• Produces images consistent with image quality standards and evaluate diagnostic imaging exams for technical quality.
• Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications that are within the Radiology Technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Monitors patients during exams, observing for any adverse reactions or complications, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.
• Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other Health First Associates, the public, etc.) always using excellent customer relation skills.
• Follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to The Joint Commission/ACR standards.

Benefits

• At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree