Registered Radiology Technologist

Parrish Medical Center; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Aid

EAP, Flex Spending, Accident & Other

Job summary

Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, FL is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation in the x-ray department, operating room and emergency room under supervision.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (ADN) or equivalent, at least one year of experience, active Florida State DOH license, ARRT Registered RT(R) and BCLS. Full-time benefits include health/dental/vision, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and more.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required (ADN or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year experience in radiology.
• Florida State DOH license active.
• ARRT Registered RT(R) and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation in multiple departments.
• Administer contrast agents per guidelines and document appropriately.
• Select appropriate technical factors and positioning for quality exams.
• Ensure ALARA principles and radiation shielding when indicated.
• Complete accurate computer entry for exam status, billing and tracking.
• Assist with patient immobilization and safe transport as needed.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Radiation safety ALARA

Contrast administration

Education

Associate's degree (ADN) or equivalent

Job description

General Description

Under the direct supervision of a radiology technological supervisor, performs radiographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation in the x-ray department, operating room and emergency room.

Department

Diagnostic Imaging

Schedule/Status

Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon ; 7am-530 pm

Standard Hours/Week

40

Key Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology care based on established standards. DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
• Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines for the correct agent, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions. Completes all necessary documentation related to contrast media use. *
• Selects proper technical factors, positioning and equipment to optimally demonstrate patient anatomy and corresponding pathology. Uses department protocol for positions selected. Demonstrates good judgment of acceptable completed exam quality in the absence of a supervisor. *
• Ensures patient and personal radiation protection by ascertaining pregnancy status when indicated, using gonadal shielding when appropriate and practicing ALARA principles (time, distance, shielding) of dose reduction.*
• Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries and other defined responsibilities that may vary from technologist to technologist.
• Uses patient immobilization devices to prevent patient motion and provide for patient safety, transports patients when needed. *

Formal Education

• Associate's Degree, ADN or other Two Year College equivalent required.

Work experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Florida State DOH Licensed
• ARRT Registered RT(R)
• BCLS through the American Heart Association

Full Time Benefits

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours