Radiology Technologist II - Diagnostic Radiology

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist II operates Diagnostic Imaging equipment to produce quality images of the body for diagnostic purposes following all Health First policies and procedures. The Radiology Technologist II serves as a clinical and technical expert resource to peers and physicians for the Hybrid Operating Room (OR).

Requirements

Joint Review Committee (JRC) approved Radiologic Technology program or school.
General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call.
Call requirement is a minimum of one week per month to include weekends and holidays.
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 coordinate scheduling and patient flow.

Nice To Haves

Prior diagnostic imaging experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Serves super user for Hybrid OR imaging equipment and active participant in room prep, to include guide wires, stents, sheaths, and anesthesia placement.
Fosters Physician partnerships to include surgical preferences, special views and imaging protocols to ensure a seamless procedure.
Maintains a safe environment with the operation of diagnostic imaging equipment for customer/patients, coworkers, and self by adhering 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.
Identifies, prepares and administer medications properly that are within the Radiology Technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Monitors patients during exams, observing any adverse reactions or complications, and taking appropriate actions 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 (TJC) and American College of Radiology (ACR) standards and provides orientation and education for new technologists and students.