Radiology Technologist - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - UCC - Central Pines

Memorial Healthcare•Pembroke Pines, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs imaging procedures according to applicable standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality, customer service, teamwork, and collaboration across imaging modalities. The position is based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, and is a full-time day-shift role. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is stated in the job title. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares and positions patients, and performs imaging procedures. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications and continually monitors patient condition. The role also includes selecting imaging parameters, maintaining equipment and supplies, following safety and quality-control practices, assessing image quality, and responding to equipment problems. The technologist is expected to charge supplies and use appropriate exam codes, respond to patient-status changes, and take on-call shifts as required by the department. The work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. If hired to support Women’s Imaging, the candidate must obtain M certification within one year; after successful certification, a two-year contract commences, and travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers is required.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice; continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes.
Charge appropriately for supplies used and use appropriate exam codes.
Prepare equipment and supplies; select exposure factors and imaging parameters; implement safety standards and perform equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze images and address image-quality issues, including repositioning the patient and repeating a procedure when clinically appropriate.
Review patient history and physician orders; educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to promote understanding and cooperation.
Take on-call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
If hired to support Women’s Imaging, obtain M certification within one year and travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers as required.