Radiography Technologist Extern - Per Diem - Days - JDCH

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Radiography Technologist Extern for per diem shifts in Hollywood, FL. Under supervision of a Certified Radiography Technologist, you will perform basic imaging procedures according to scope and standards, assist in patient positioning, and support on-call coverage.

Must be enrolled in an accredited radiography program and possess BLS certification. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited radiography technologist program subject to adequate document submission and verification.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) or equivalent certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient positioning.
• Takes on-call shift responsibilities as required by the department; greets patients, verifies prescriptions, providers and schedules; communicates with departments to facilitate care.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested.
• Assists in reviewing history and physician orders; informs patient regarding procedures and exams.
• Assists in preparing equipment and supplies.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Equipment monitoring

Radiography/IR

Patient positioning

Patient transport

Response to change

Standards of behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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:

The per diem Radiography Technologist Extern, under supervision of a Certified Radiography Technologist, performs basic imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in patient positioning.
• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department. Greets patients, verify prescriptions, providers and schedule patients as needed; communicates with departments to facilitate efficient care.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested.
• Assists in reviewing history and physician's orders. Informs patient regarding procedures, and exam.
• Assists in preparing equipment and supply.

Competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MONITORING - RADIOGRAPHY/IR, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, PATIENT TRANSPORT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited radiography technologist program subject to adequate document submission and verification.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 20%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Radiation = 40%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 20%
• Running = 0%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 40%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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