Registered Radiology Technologist

Parrish Medical Center; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Flex Spending

Annual PLB Hours

Job summary

Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, FL is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Diagnostic Imaging for a part-time role (24 hours/week). The successful candidate will perform radiographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation across the x-ray department, operating room, and emergency room under supervision.

Responsibilities include administering contrast, selecting proper factors and positioning, protecting patients with ALARA principles, and accurate documentation and charge entries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience.
• Florida State DOH Licensed.
• ARRT Registered RT(R).
• BCLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology care based on established standards.
• Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department criteria and guidelines.
• Selects proper technical factors, positioning and equipment to optimally demonstrate patient anatomy.
• Ensures patient radiation protection by ALARA principles and pregnancy status checks.
• Completes timely computer entry duties including exam status changes and billing.
• Uses immobilization devices to prevent patient motion and ensure patient safety.

Education

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

Job description

Department

Diagnostic Imaging

Schedule/Status

Varies; Part Time

Standard Hours/Week

24

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.

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. *

Requirements

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

Part 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 72 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours