X-Ray Technologist / Radiology Tech

Millennium Physician Group•Fort Myers, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Physician Group is hiring a Per Diem X-ray Tech for our Lee County offices. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives every day. The role is PRN, requiring picking up hours or shifts as needed, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. This role involves performing X-ray examinations, maintaining quality control records, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will be proficient in relevant software, able to handle a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent communication and patient care skills.

Requirements

Hold all certifications and licenses related to their scope of practice.
Able to handle a high volume, fast paced environment with a pleasant disposition.
Proficient in the use of computer software, ie: PACS, eRad, and Athena Clinicals and Communicator.
Able to perform all special procedures and fluoroscopic studies.
Follow all safety protocol to ensure safety of patients and equipment.
Able to multi task with attention to detail.
Read and respond to communication from manager in a timely manner.
Demonstrates concern and empathy to patients.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility and performs procedures in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner.
Performs examinations in accordance with established standing operation procedures and routines accurately and in a timely manner.
Obtains and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered, obtains informed consent in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
Maintains effective communication with patient provides; explanation of procedures within scope of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting (patient case) in Athena.
Maintains proactive and effective communication with radiologist regarding unusual clinical findings, history, test results and or their implication.
Ensures physician order for procedure is entered accurately.
Takes responsibility for ensuring orders match diagnosis to ensure proper reimbursement for services.
Demonstrates a patient first approach to care/Introduces self and role to patient.
Acts as a patient advocate in keeping the best interests and care of the patient at forefront at all times.
Willingly assists co-workers to achieve goals.
Assumes personal responsibility for professional development.

Nice To Haves

Picking up hours or shifts as needed

Responsibilities

Maintaining all quality control records, ACR accreditation forms and daily logs for modality specific areas.
Proficient in the use of computer software, ie: PACS, eRad, and Athena Clinicals and Communicator.
Obtain a detailed history on every exam performed in their specific modality for presentation to the Radiologist.
Perform all special procedures and fluoroscopic studies.
Follow all safety protocol to ensure safety of patients and equipment.
Multi-task with attention to detail.
Read and respond to communication from manager in a timely manner.
Approaches change or newness positively- Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth, focuses on the beneficial aspects of change, speaks positively about the change to others.
Acknowledges the person-greet customers promptly and courteously, gives customers full attention.
Actively listens- Handles upset customers by hearing the customer out, empathizing apologizing, and taking personal responsibility for resolving customer problem/issues.
Monitors and checks equipment and work area in order to ensure operational and safety compliance.
Demonstrates concern and empathy to patients. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility and performs procedures in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner.
Performs examinations in accordance with established standing operation procedures and routines accurately and in a timely manner. Responsible for Imaging, recording and processing images.
Obtains and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered, obtains informed consent in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
Maintains effective communication with patient provides; explanation of procedures within scope of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting (patient case) in Athena. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
Maintains proactive and effective communication with radiologist regarding unusual clinical findings, history, test results and or their implication.
Ensures physician order for procedure is entered accurately. Consults appropriate resources to clarify unfamiliar or questionable orders.
Optimize use of supplies, equipment and services, ensuring high level of clinical care at lowest cost. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety or quality of care.
Takes responsibility for ensuring orders match diagnosis to ensure proper reimbursement for services.
Demonstrates a patient first approach to care/Introduces self and role to patient. Acts as a patient advocate in keeping the best interests and care of the patient at forefront at all times.
Willingly assists co-workers to achieve goals. Acts as a resource to co-workers as appropriate.
Actively participates in staff meetings and in-services.
Assumes personal responsibility for professional development. Actively promotes development of self and others through participation in professional organization, educational opportunities, etc.
Acts as an “ambassador” for MPG by promoting a professional and positive image of the organizations capabilities and services to the public.