Multi-Modality Imaging Tech II-Radiology - Part Time

Health Care District of Palm Beach County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Certified Radiologic Technologist to perform various imaging procedures, directly assist in diagnosing patients' health issues, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Responsibilities include operating advanced radiology equipment, assisting radiologists, and managing patient data. Candidates must have an associate's degree, be licensed in Florida, have BLS certification, and possess at least two modalities such as X-Ray or CT. Experience is preferred, ensuring an effective and safe patient care environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required along with two modalities like X-Ray or CT.
• Licensed as Certified Radiologic Technologist in Florida.
• Experience in radiology procedures for inpatients and outpatients.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• Assist radiologist during fluoroscopy procedures and maintain sterile fields.
• Ensure all patient data is accurately entered into the system.

Skills

Data utilization

Human interaction

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

General Statement of Job

This position operates two modalities or more and performs a variety of procedures in each modality. The employee assists doctors in diagnosing patients’ health problems or injuries and provides direct and indirect patient care to ensure successful completion of imaging procedures, while adhering to patient safety protocols.

Essential Functions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of imaging procedures for inpatients, emergency and outpatients.
• Performs radiology procedures including inpatient, emergency and outpatient radiographic studies while adjusting techniques for optimum results and lowest dose achievable according to established protocols.
• Ensures radiation safety techniques are followed at all times and conform to ALARA.
• Provides operating room (C‑arm) fluoroscopy services and produces radiographs as needed.
• Ensures that diagnostic quality scans are accurately produced according to established protocols; adjusts techniques for optimum CT scans and the lowest dose achievable.
• Prepares rooms for imaging exams.
• Assists radiologist during fluoroscopy procedures and performs all imaging according to set protocols.
• Sets up and maintains sterile fields while performing CT biopsy procedures.
• Performs start‑up and shut‑down procedures as required.
• Follows contrast protocols.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate prior to the start of a procedure; verifies physicians’ orders match prescribed exams.
• Identifies each patient with two identifiers as per hospital policy.
• Transports patients to and from their units to the imaging room as necessary.
• Maneuvers patients into the correct position for imaging procedures and utilizes and adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to ensure patient safety, proper positioning and minimize discomfort.
• Performs various clerical duties within the Radiology Department.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and informs supervisor of needed supplies in accordance with hospital policies.
• Prints films and burns CD’s as needed.
• Uses equipment safely and as directed by policies; reports any equipment breakdown or malfunction to the Manager of Radiology and maintains cleanliness after use.
• Ensures all patient data and required technical data is entered correctly into the computer system.
• Inputs patient charges accurately.
• Complies with staffing and on‑call rotations as required.
• Adheres to all aspects of the hospital’s Code of Conduct.
• May be required to perform emergency duty, including working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or responding to threats or disasters, man‑made or natural.

Additional Duties

This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job; it is not a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Management reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s degree required. Accredited hospital‑based programs are accepted in lieu of an associate's degree.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience preferred.

Certification

BLS certification required. Required to have a minimum of two (2) of the following modalities:

• X‑Ray
• CT
• Mammography
• MRI
• Ultrasound
• Echo
• Bone Density

Licensure

Licensed in the State of Florida as Certified Radiologic Technologist and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required for X‑ray, CT, Mammography, MRI, and Bone Density. For Ultrasound and Echo technologist, ARDMS is required.

Standards Required

• Data utilization: ability to review, classify, prioritize, and analyze data and information, exercising discretion in determining data classification and referencing analysis to established standards.
• Human interaction: ability to provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations; communicate effectively with all hospital personnel and patients of all ages.
• Equipment, machinery, tools, and materials utilization: ability to operate, maneuver, and control complex radiology equipment and perform computer, calculator, typing, and telephone tasks.
• Verbal aptitude: ability to utilize descriptive data and convey information verbally and in writing.
• Mathematical aptitude: ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate percentages. Strong analytical and interpretative skills are essential.

Employment Policies

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees and are a Drug‑Free Workplace.