Radiography Technologist Extern (Spring '27 Graduation) - Per Diem - Flex - MHW

memorialhealthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Radiography Technologist Extern per diem in Pembroke Pines, FL to assist under supervision of a Certified Radiography Technologist. You will perform basic imaging procedures within scope and standards of practice.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, greeting and scheduling, reviewing orders, explaining procedures, preparing equipment, and aiding in patient positioning.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited radiography technologist program.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Equipment monitoring

Patient positioning

Patient transport

Resilience to change

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Location:

Pembroke Pines, 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:

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

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 Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

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%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer:

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.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]