Radiology Technologist Practice Based

AdventHealth•Palm Coast, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs radiology duties across departments and environments, including the operating room and fluoroscopy. The role provides direct patient care within the technologist’s scope of practice, monitors patient condition, and supports patient comfort, safety, and privacy. The technologist obtains and documents patient history, explains procedures, confirms patient identity, educates patients, and screens for contrast allergies and childbearing age to minimize radiation exposure. The technologist performs imaging exams according to established protocols, operates scanners, injectors, monitors, and other medical equipment safely, and positions patients and equipment while selecting technical factors to produce images that meet Radiologist standards. The role includes maintaining a clean, stocked, and organized room, following infection-control practices and using approved PPE and disinfectants, and completing documentation and clerical tasks such as answering phones, maintaining patient records, filing, and scheduling. The technologist must be able to adapt protocols and perform scans for patients of all ages. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Registered Technologist – Radiography RT(R) (ARRT) certification.
Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure accurate information.
Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray producing equipment where applicable.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their families, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry.
Ability to fully use radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow infection-control standards and use approved personal protective equipment and disinfectant agents.
Maintain a properly stocked, organized, and clean room.
Complete required documentation for Radiologist support and perform clerical duties, including answering telephones, completing patient records, filing, and scheduling.
Perform direct patient care within the technologist’s scope of practice, monitoring patient condition and ensuring comfort, safety, and privacy.
Obtain and document patient history and explain procedures.
Perform radiology duties in all departments and environments, including the operating room and fluoroscopy.
Perform imaging exams using established protocols and operate scanners, injectors, monitors, and other medical equipment safely and properly.
Identify patients according to facility policy and educate them concerning exams.
Screen patients for contrast allergies and childbearing age, minimizing radiation exposure to patients, families, and co-workers.
Position patients and equipment and select technical factors to produce radiographic images meeting Radiologist standards safely and in a timely manner.
Perform scans on patients of all ages, adapting protocols as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.