Radiology Technologist: Safe, Precise Imaging & Care

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs using ionizing radiation while adhering to ALARA policies and state/federal regulations. The role includes operating portable and stationary x-ray equipment, preparing rooms, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during examinations.

Responsibilities include documenting exposure data in PACS, adjusting equipment for proper technique, communicating with staff and patients, and

Qualifications

• Florida X-ray license in good standing.
• ARRT registration as radiologic technologist.
• BLS certification current.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety by utilizing dose reduction techniques such as: minimize time, maximize distance, and use shielding to optimize patient dose.
• Documents time for Fluoro cases, KVp, and mAS for X-rays in Cerner upon closing the exam.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
• Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, patients, and families.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Utilizes two patient identifiers to ensure accuracy as per policy.
• Enters and transmits patient information into PACS for interpretation/reading immediately following completion of examination.
• Observes radiation safety practices at all times and adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy.
• Prepares patient for examination, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patients, and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Performs portable examinations in the operating room, emergency department, and in-patient rooms. Demonstrates knowledge of C-arm operations.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the equipment, monitoring inventory, and stocking scan room.
• Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner.
• Problem solves issues with equipment and reports equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis.

Connaissances

Radiology safety

Patient communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

C-arm operation knowledge

Formation

Florida General X-ray License

ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist

BLS certification

Outils

C-arm operation knowledge

Description du poste

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs using ionizing radiation while adhering to ALARA policies and state/federal regulations. The role includes operating portable and stationary x-ray equipment, preparing rooms, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during examinations.

Responsibilities include documenting exposure data in PACS, adjusting equipment for proper technique, communicating with staff and patients, and