1042PRN-Radiologic & Bone Density Technologist - PRN

RAYUS Radiology; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a Radiologic & Bone Density (DEXA) Technologist for a temporary/PRN role in Florida. The tech will operate assigned radiology scanners to acquire diagnostic images and DXA bone density scans, while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.

Responsibilities include patient screening, proper positioning, image acquisition, QC tasks, RIS data entry, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiography.

Responsibilities

• Screens patient before exam using two identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explains and prepares patients for Radiologic imaging procedures and positions patients for imaging.
• Performs routine and advanced Radiologic imaging procedures with minimal supervision.
• Adjusts scan parameters and uses dose reduction techniques as appropriate.
• Follows physicians' orders and conforms to safety regulations to protect patients and staff.
• Performs routine bone density (DXA) scans and ensures accurate measurements.
• Maintains QC and assurance tasks to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintains RIS patient records and keeps a tidy work area.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and assists with imaging protocol manuals and software upgrades.
• Trains new team members as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

AMA approved school of radiography

Job description

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Radiologic & Bone Density (DEXA) Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Radiologic & Bone Density (DEXA) Technologist, you will be responsible for operating assigned scanner(s) to produce images and/or bone scans of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. This is a temporary/PRN position working varied shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(40%) Patient Radiologic Imaging

1. Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
2. Explains and prepares patients for Radiologic imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged
3. Performs routine and advanced Radiologic imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
4. Adjusts Radiologic scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
5. Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers

(30%) Dual Absorptiometry (DXA) / Bone Densitometry

1. Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
2. Performs routine bone density (DXA), while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
3. Perform routine quality control (QC) and assurance tasks to ensure accurate bone mineral density (BMD) measurements and maintain equipment performance
4. Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and other team members

(20%) General Technologist Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
2. Accurately maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS)
3. Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
4. Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
5. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines

(5%) Radiologic Department Support

1. Assist with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
2. Monitor the medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
3. Assist with the training of new team members, acting as a resource and providing technical expertise, as applicable

(5%) Other Duties and Projects as Assigned

Required:

1. High School diploma, or equivalent
2. Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography

1. ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing

1. Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
2. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
3. Must have sufficient training and experience to competently perform Radiologic and Bone Density procedures independently

Preferred:

1. Experience performing Bone Density (DEXA) scans
2. Bilingual

RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.

RAYUS offers benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay and many more! Visit our career page to see them all www.rayusradiology.com/careers.

DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set-up period.