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

Memorial Healthcare

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role prioritizes patient safety, quality, and customer service, with teamwork and collaboration across imaging modalities. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, and positions patients for imaging. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist administers contrast media or medications and continually monitors patient condition. The role includes selecting exposure factors and imaging parameters, applying safety and quality-control standards, troubleshooting equipment, assessing image quality, and taking appropriate steps to address image-quality concerns. The technologist also charges for supplies, uses appropriate exam codes, and takes on-call shifts as required. Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in stressful situations. If hired to support Women’s Imaging, the candidate must obtain M certification within one year; a two-year contract begins upon successful certification, and travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers is required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited radiology program.
No prior work experience is required.
Active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R) examination.
ARRT certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.
A qualifying BLS credential is required: American Heart Association BLS E-Card or RQI E-Card, American Heart Association BLS certification, an applicable BLS grace-period credential, or Red Cross BLS certification.
Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license is required.
If hired to support Women’s Imaging, obtain M certification within one year; upon successful completion, a two-year contract commences, and flexibility to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers is required.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the 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 their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare equipment and supplies for imaging procedures.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze images and identify image-quality issues; take appropriate corrective action, including repositioning the patient and repeating a procedure when clinically appropriate.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Charge appropriately for supplies used and utilize appropriate exam codes.
Take on-call shift responsibilities as required by the department.