Radiology Technologist FSED Stuart

HCA Healthcare•Stuart, FL

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist operates x-ray equipment to create radiographs of designated parts of the body and, under a Radiologist’s supervision, performs x-ray therapy. The role explains procedures to patients, addresses concerns, positions patients using immobilization devices, and may administer barium salts or other chemical mixtures. The technologist uses stationary and portable equipment in the Emergency Department, Operating Room, and at patients’ bedsides; takes pictures and develops film; and monitors, records, and communicates information using computerized documentation systems. The role applies age-specific patient care knowledge, orients and mentors new staff, practices radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients and staff, maintains a safe environment when administering contrast material, assists with patient transport, and follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment. The required qualifications listed are Basic Cardiac Life Support, to be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date, and the ARRT-R Radiography credential (RT), identified as Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
ARRT-R Radiography (RT) credential; Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer.

Responsibilities

Operate x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.
Perform x-ray therapy on patients under the supervision of a Radiologist.
Explain procedures to patients and address their concerns.
Position patients using immobilization devices.
May administer barium salts or other chemical mixtures.
Operate stationary and portable equipment in the Emergency Department, Operating Room, and at patient bedside.
Take pictures and develop film.
Monitor, record, and communicate information using computerized documentation systems.
Use knowledge of patients’ age-specific needs when performing duties.
Orient and mentor new staff members.
Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Provide a safe environment for administering contrast material.
Assist with transporting patients.
Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.