Radiology Technologist - M-F 7:30a-4p - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation or intervention, while adhering to radiation safety principles. The role assesses patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs, provides instructions to support cooperation and desired results, and uses professional judgment and a patient-focused demeanor to ensure procedures are completed successfully. The technologist identifies patients, obtains and documents clinical histories, positions patients and equipment, adjusts technical factors to produce high-quality images, and reviews images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and relevant anatomy. The role follows applicable state and federal regulations, radiation safety principles, quality-control standards, infection-prevention practices, and Orlando Health policies and requirements. Responsibilities also include administering contrast medication, responding to adverse reactions or emergencies, assisting with student and new-technologist training, and using corporate radiology computer systems accurately. This position is based at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hospital is a 480-bed teaching medical center and part of the Orlando Health system. Orlando Health describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive and offers education and career growth assistance, health and wellness resources, financial and retirement planning, work-life balance, and family and pet support.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida.
Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

C-arm experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation or intervention.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care.
Deliver appropriate care by recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
Adhere to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
Provide instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
Properly identify patients, obtain clinical histories, and accurately document the information.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and manipulate technical factors to achieve high-quality images.
Assess diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Apply radiation-safety principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Comprehend and comply with quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
Administer contrast medication proficiently.
Provide medical aid as required in response to adverse contrast reactions or other emergencies.
Apply standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Assist in supervising student technologists and training new technologists.
Use corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure the safety of all customers.
Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.