Radiology Technologist FSED Darwin

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Identity theft protection

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and deliver high-quality imaging in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will work under a Radiologist, explain procedures to patients, and ensure comfort and safety while capturing diagnostic images.

The role requires ARRT certification, state licensure, and BLS, with a focus on patient care, safety protocols, and teamwork in a supportive hospital environment on the Treasure Coast.

Qualifications

• ARRT Certification required.
• Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imaging.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong customer service and listening skills are essential.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform duties with frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.
• Under supervision of a Radiologist, performs x-ray procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses concerns.
• Positions patients using immobilization devices.
• May administer contrast media.
• Operates stationary/portable equipment in ED, OR and at bedside.
• Takes images and develops film.
• Monitors and documents using computer systems.
• Adheres to age-specific care needs.
• Mentors new staff.
• Practices radiation protection to minimize exposure.
• Provides safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Assists with transporting patients.
• Follows Standard Precautions with PPE.

Skills

ARRT Certification

State licensure/permit

BLS Certification

Customer service

Critical thinking

Lift up 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(a) Radiology Technologist FSED Darwin today with HCA Florida Stuart Emergency.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• 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

• 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

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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