Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your expertise directly impacts patient care. As a Radiology Technologist, you'll perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures using advanced technology while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional service. You'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality images that support accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment where adaptability, clinical excellence, and teamwork are valued every day.

Requirements

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee approved Radiologic Technology program, or equivalent approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Possess a current Florida State License as a General Radiographer.
Possess a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.R.T.) registration or be registry eligible.
Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on “Every Patient / Every Time”.
Perform “time out” process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
Adhere to ALARA principles of radiation safety.
Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies.
Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate.
Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
Accurately complete all required documentation/forms – written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS.)
Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources.
Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards.
Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique.
Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
Attend staff meetings/in-services as required. Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Communicate effectively with customers (patients, LIP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) using excellent customer relation skills at all times.
Provide appropriate pre and post procedure education to each patient.
Respond appropriately to patient/family concerns or complaints.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient privacy and dignity.
Practices the “I-CARE PROMISE”
Utilize supplies/equipment with care in a safe, proficient and cost effective manner.
Ensure computer data is appropriately entered for each procedure, – charged completely and appropriately for all procedure(s) performed and supplies used.
Demonstrate effective time management skills
Complete jobs/tasks in a timely and concise manner.
Willingly assist in other areas of the department and hospital or act as a Health First representative when needed to do so.
Utilize Kronos time clock system properly; report to work area on time and follow break and lunch policies.
Maintain flexibility, adapt to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on Day 1
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with health plan premiums as low as $10 bi-weekly for single coverage
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months in a benefits-eligible position
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Nationwide fitness membership discounts through Active&Fit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support services
Pet insurance and additional employee discounts
Access to a discount marketplace for local attractions and fitness centers
Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment
Opportunities for community involvement