Registered Radiology Technologist

Parrish Medical Center•Titusville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a radiology technological supervisor, performs radiographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation in the x-ray department, operating room and emergency room.

Requirements

Associate's Degree, ADN or other Two Year College equivalent required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience
Florida State DOH Licensed
ARRT Registered RT(R)
BCLS through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology care based on established standards.
DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines for the correct agent, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions.
Completes all necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
Selects proper technical factors, positioning and equipment to optimally demonstrate patient anatomy and corresponding pathology.
Uses department protocol for positions selected.
Demonstrates good judgment of acceptable completed exam quality in the absence of a supervisor.
Ensures patient and personal radiation protection by ascertaining pregnancy status when indicated, using gonadal shielding when appropriate and practicing ALARA principles (time, distance, shielding) of dose reduction.
Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries and other defined responsibilities that may vary from technologist to technologist.
Uses patient immobilization devices to prevent patient motion and provide for patient safety, transports patients when needed.