Radiology Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment. This role involves performing essential radiologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. You'll prepare and position patients, ensure the quality of imaging, and adhere to safety protocols. With a focus on community impact, this position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a faith-based organization committed to making a difference. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a mission-driven team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialing required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Take radiologic films to aid in diagnosis.
• Prepare and position patients for imaging.
• Monitor patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Radiologic Imaging

Patient Positioning

Contrast Media Administration

Radiation Safety Procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

4 years of applicable experience

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Job description

Details

+ Department: Diagnostic Radiology

+ Schedule: PRN - Rotating Shifts

+ Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart - Bay

+ Location: Panama City, Florida

Benefits

1. Paid time off (PTO)
2. Various health insurance options & wellness plans
3. Retirement benefits including employer match plans
4. Long-term & short-term disability
5. Employee assistance programs (EAP)
6. Parental leave & adoption assistance
7. Tuition reimbursement
8. Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Take radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.
2. Prepare and position patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.
3. Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
4. Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity.
5. Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
6. Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
7. Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
8. Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
9. Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
10. Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
11. Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. One or more of the following required:
1. Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
2. Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
3. Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
4. Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
5. Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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