Radiology Technologist - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Job title: Radiology Technologist - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary: Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.

Competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, RADIATION PROTECTION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Accredited Program: Radiology (Required)
• ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Required
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - Required
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - Required
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - Required
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Required
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Required

Additional Job Information:

Responsibilities

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Radiology Required

• No prior work experience Required

• Must possess an active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R) examination Required and

• If hired to support Women Imaging: Candidate must obtain (M) Certification within 1 year Required and

• Upon successful completion of the certification, a 2-year contract will commence. Candidate must be flexible to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers Required and

• ARRT American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) Required

• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) Required or

• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) Required or

• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) Required

• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) Required

• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) Required

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida Required

• Complexity of Work

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 60%, Climbing 0%, Keyboard Entry 60%, Kneeling 40%, Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60%, Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%, Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%, Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%, Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%, Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%, Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%, Reaching 60%, Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 20%, Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 20%, Running 0%, Sitting 40%, Squatting 40%, Standing 60%, Walking 60%, Audible Speech 80%, Hearing Acuity 80%, Smelling Acuity 0%, Taste Discrimination 0%, Depth Perception 80%, Distinguish Color 80%, Seeing - Far 80%, Seeing - Near 80%, Bio hazardous Waste 60%, Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%, Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60%, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60%, Asbestos 0%, Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%, Dust 0%, Gas/Vapors/Fumes 0%, Hazardous Chemicals 20%, Hazardous Medication 0%, Latex 20%, Computer Monitor 60%, Domestic Animals 0%, Extreme Heat/Cold 0%, Fire Risk 20%, Hazardous Noise 0%, Heating Devices 0%, Hypoxia 0%, Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%, Magnetic Fields 0%, Moving Mechanical Parts 60%, Needles/Sharp Objects 60%, Potential Electric Shock 20%, Potential for Physical Assault 20%, Radiation 40%, Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%, Unprotected Heights 0%, Wet or Slippery Surfaces 20%

Shift:

• Nights

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