X-Ray Technologist Nights
About The Position
The X-Ray Technologist prepares patients for examinations, performs specialty radiologic examinations, and assists radiologists or physicians with patient care during procedures. The technologist verifies physician orders by reviewing patient medical records, inspects films for quality and correct patient identification before radiologist interpretation, and completes exam data entry and related paperwork for each case. The position also involves operating specialized equipment safely, following Standard Precautions and personnel radiation dosimeter policy, reporting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining supplies in examination rooms. The technologist may cross-train in other specialty areas, adjust to variable schedules or procedure techniques, assist with training new technologists and technical assistants when requested, and attend monthly department meetings.
Requirements
- Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control; MRI technologists performing MRI procedures only do not require this license.
- BLS/CPR certification.
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology educational program or equivalent.
- One year of clinical radiology experience in a radiology department setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and position patients for examinations and perform specialty radiologic examinations.
- Assist radiologists and physicians with patient care during procedures.
- Review patient medical records to verify physician orders before examinations.
- Cross-train in other specialty areas, departments, or facilities when workload demands.
- Inspect films for quality and verify patient name, date, and medical record number before radiologist interpretation.
- Assist with training new technologists and technical assistants in assigned procedures when requested.
- Operate specialized equipment competently and follow safety guidelines.
- Implement Standard Precautions for all patients according to hospital policy.
- Adjust to variable schedules and procedure techniques as required.
- Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
- Report equipment malfunctions to the lead technologist or supervisor and clinical engineering immediately.
- Maintain examination rooms and stock the supplies needed for radiologic examinations.
- Use computer programs, particularly the HBOC system, appropriately.
- Complete exam data entry for all studies performed each day and complete associated paperwork.
- Attend monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
