Radiology Technologist II

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist II operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce quality images of the body for diagnostic purposes, following Health First policies and procedures. The position serves as a clinical and technical expert resource to peers and physicians for the Hybrid Operating Room (OR). The technologist serves as a super user for Hybrid OR imaging equipment and participates in room preparation, including guide wires, stents, sheaths, and anesthesia placement. The role performs a variety of imaging procedures, which may include general radiographic, portable, emergency room, trauma, operating room, mammography, and fluoroscopic exams, including invasive procedures. It also includes screening and positioning patients, producing and evaluating images for technical quality, administering medications within scope of practice as prescribed, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions or complications. The position maintains a safe environment, supports physician partnerships and procedure preferences, adapts to changes in workflow and patient volume, communicates effectively with patients and others, and follows applicable healthcare regulations and TJC and ACR standards. The technologist also provides orientation and education for new technologists and students. This is a full-time day-shift position with on-call requirements of at least one week per month, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to report to the department within 30 minutes while on call.

Requirements

Completion of a Joint Review Committee (JRC)-approved Radiologic Technology program or school.
General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography (R).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date, maintained thereafter.
Ability to report to the department within 30 minutes when on call; call requirement is a minimum of one week per month, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful environment and respond to life-threatening situations.
Effective time management and critical thinking skills, and ability to coordinate scheduling and patient flow.

Nice To Haves

Prior diagnostic imaging experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Serve as a super user for Hybrid OR imaging equipment and participate in room preparation, including guide wires, stents, sheaths, and anesthesia placement.
Foster physician partnerships by accommodating surgical preferences, special views, and imaging protocols.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment safely in accordance with department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Perform a variety of procedures, potentially including general radiographic, portable, emergency room, trauma, operating room, mammography, and fluoroscopic exams, including invasive procedures.
Screen patients for imaging exams and document and communicate relevant information before and after procedures.
Position patients using immobilization and protective equipment in accordance with safety procedures and protocols.
Produce images that meet quality standards and evaluate exams for technical quality.
Identify, prepare, and administer medications within the technologist’s scope of practice when prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Monitor patients during exams for adverse reactions or complications and take appropriate action when necessary.
Adapt to workflow changes and organizational needs based on patient volume.
Communicate effectively with patients, licensed practitioners, Health First associates, the public, and other customers.
Follow federal, state, and regional healthcare regulations and adhere to TJC and ACR standards.
Provide orientation and education for new technologists and students.
Respond to on-call requirements, including weekends and holidays, and be able to report to the department within 30 minutes when on call.