Radiology Technologist - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role supports patient safety, quality, and customer service through teamwork and collaboration across imaging modalities. The technologist reviews patient histories and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, and selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. The role positions patients, performs imaging procedures, analyzes image quality, and takes clinically appropriate steps to resolve image-quality issues. When ordered, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications within scope of practice and monitors patient condition. Additional duties include equipment quality control and troubleshooting, accurate charging and exam coding, and taking on-call shifts as required. The position requires an accredited radiology program, an active Florida radiography certificate, and the listed professional credentials. No prior work experience is required. Candidates hired to support Women’s Imaging must obtain M certification within one year; after successful certification, a two-year contract commences, and the candidate must be flexible to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited radiology program.
No prior work experience is required.
Active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida.
Must take the ARRT(R) examination.
ARRT registration/credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Current qualifying BLS credential: American Heart Association BLS E-Card, American Heart Association RQI E-Card, American Heart Association non-E-Card, BLS certification grace-period credential, or Red Cross BLS certification.
If hired to support Women’s Imaging, obtain M certification within one year.
Upon successful completion of the Women’s Imaging certification, a two-year contract commences; must be flexible to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers.
Requires critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare equipment and supplies and select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions.
Prepare and administer contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Take on-call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
Charge appropriately for supplies used and use appropriate exam codes.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze images, identify quality issues, and take appropriate steps to resolve them, including repositioning the patient or repeating the procedure when clinically appropriate.