Radiography Technologist - Staff Relief
Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
1.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
2.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
3.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
4.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
5.
Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedures.
Experience Education:
Recent graduates of an approved Radiography program.
Licensure, Certification and Registration:
Registered as a Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or must possess an active Temporary Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT examination within ninety days of obtaining a Florida Temporary Certificate and provide proof of an upgrade to permanent license upon passage of state exam to continue employment at MHS.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Employment Type Per Diem/Staff Relief Shift Hours flexible shift Shift Migrate Work Shift Staff Relief Flex.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
2.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
3.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
4.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
5.
Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedures.
Experience Education:
Recent graduates of an approved Radiography program.
Licensure, Certification and Registration:
Registered as a Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or must possess an active Temporary Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT examination within ninety days of obtaining a Florida Temporary Certificate and provide proof of an upgrade to permanent license upon passage of state exam to continue employment at MHS.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Employment Type Per Diem/Staff Relief Shift Hours flexible shift Shift Migrate Work Shift Staff Relief Flex.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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