Radiology Technologist FSED

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Stuart Emergency is seeking a Radiology Technologist FSED Darwin to operate radiographic equipment and support radiology services in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will work under a Radiologist, explain procedures to patients, and ensure safety while delivering high-quality imaging.

The role requires ARRT certification, active state licensure, BLS, and strong customer service and critical thinking skills to serve patients effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• ARRT Certification required.
• Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imaging.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs.
• Under supervision of a Radiologist, performs x-ray procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses concerns.
• Position patients using immobilization devices.
• May administer contrast materials as needed.
• Operates equipment in ED, OR and bedside.
• Takes pictures and develops film.
• Monitors and records procedures in documentation systems.
• Adheres to age-specific patient needs.
• Mentors new staff members.
• Practices radiation protection techniques.
• Provides safe environment for administering contrast.
• Assists with transporting patients.
• Follows Standard Precautions with PPE.

Skills

ARRT Certification

State licensure

Basic Life Support

Customer service

Critical thinking

Mobility/ lifting to 50 lbs

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiology Technologist FSED Darwin today with HCA Florida Stuart Emergency.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Radiology Tech position tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.
• Under the supervision of a Radiologist, performs x-ray therapy on patients.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
• May administer barium salts or other chemical mixtures.
• Operates stationary equipment and/or portable equipment used in the Emergency Department, Operating Room and at patient bedside..
• Takes pictures and develops film.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Assists with transporting patients.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• ARRT Certification
• Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imagining
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

HCA Florida Stuart Emergency, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 282-bed, full-service hospital that has provided quality care to Florida’s Treasure Coast community for more than 40 years. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), birthing center, child-friendly and recently expanded emergency room, rehabilitation, obstetrics and gynecology inpatient and outpatient services, surgery, and orthopedic care. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is located near HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and works closely with its medical teams. HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a Tertiary Care facility with advanced heart, stroke, and trauma centers.

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Center of Distinction for Maternity Care, and Center of Excellence for Orthopedic and Spine services. The hospital has also received several Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades.

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital offers an excellent Family Medicine Program with onsite faculty who specialize in Family Medicine Pediatrics and Family Medicine Obstetrics. The hospital also offers a community-practice focused Emergency Medicine Program. Hospital and Graduate Medical Education (GME) leaders are committed to providing residents in both programs with high-quality education in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative environment. The programs focus on resident wellness and satisfaction while supporting the success of each learner.

Port St. Lucie is located along Florida’s Treasure Coast, about halfway between Miami and Orlando or Melbourne and West Palm Beach. The city offers a more relaxed atmosphere than many larger nearby cities. Its clean streets and neighborhoods are surrounded by scenic waterways and green golf courses. The area also offers many options for entertainment and outdoor activities. With its diverse population and warm climate, Port St. Lucie is an enjoyable place to live and work.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiology Technologist FSED Darwin opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.