X-Ray Technologist Per Diem

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Aventura, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist prepares patients for examination, positions them, and performs specialty radiologic examinations. The technologist also assists radiologists or physicians with patient care during procedures. The role requires verifying physician orders against patient medical records, inspecting films for quality and correct patient identifiers before radiologist interpretation, and entering examination data and completing related paperwork. The technologist operates specialized equipment safely, follows Standard Precautions and radiation dosimeter policy, reports equipment malfunctions, and keeps examination rooms supplied. Cross-training in other specialty areas, departments, or facilities may be required based on workload. The technologist may assist with training new technologists and technical assistants, attends scheduled monthly staff meetings, and adapts to variable schedules and procedure techniques.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current Florida General Radiographer license from the Department of HRS, Radiation Control; not required for MRI technologists performing MRI procedures only.
Current 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 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 observe safety guidelines.
Implement Standard Precautions for all patients in accordance with hospital policy.
Follow the established personnel radiation dosimeter policy.
Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the lead technologist or supervisor and clinical engineering.
Maintain and stock examination rooms with necessary supplies.
Use computer programs, particularly the HBOC system, and enter examination data for all daily studies, completing associated paperwork.
Attend scheduled monthly department staff meetings.
Adjust to variable schedules and procedure techniques as needed.