Radiology Technologist - M-F 7:30a-4p - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation or intervention. The role exercises professional judgment, recognizes patient conditions and age-specific needs, and provides appropriate instructions and care to support successful completion of procedures. The technologist complies with applicable state and federal regulations, Orlando Health policies, and radiation safety principles. The position is based at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The technologist also contributes to quality control, safety, student supervision, and new-technologist training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure from the State of Florida.
Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

C-Arm experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation or intervention.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor supportive of quality care.
Recognize patient conditions and provide appropriate care to ensure successful procedure completion.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality, Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives, and applicable policies and guidelines.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs, and provide instructions to achieve cooperation and desired results.
Identify patients properly, obtain clinical histories, and accurately document the information.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and adjust technical factors to produce high-quality images.
Assess images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Apply radiation safety principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Comply with Quality Control standards and participate in Quality Control tasks.
Administer contrast medication proficiently and provide medical aid when required for adverse reactions or other emergencies.
Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Assist with supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
Use Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure customer safety and maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.