NEEDED: Radiology Technicians
LOCATION: 501 Capital Circle N.E., Tallahassee, FL 32301
SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB DUTIES:
BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.
LOCATION: 501 Capital Circle N.E., Tallahassee, FL 32301
SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures.
- Must have at a minimum two years of experience working as a Radiology Technician.
- Must have completed an approved Florida licensed Radio-Technology training program.
- Must also possess a current unrestricted state license to practice as a Radiology Technician
- Must be registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification.
JOB DUTIES:
- Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff.
- Work with patients from a variety of cultural, racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
- Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
- Schedule exams and maintain records.
- Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.
- Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam. Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
- Independently perform all radiographic procedures, i.e., chest, bone, skull, spines, and portable x-rays, etc.
- Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam, so that additional views, or exams can be ordered if needed.
- Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
- Work with Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
- Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
- Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
- Develop a working knowledge of FCI/FDC Tallahassee medical protocols.
- Wear outer protective clothing and obey CDC universal precautions at all times.
- Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiological Technician.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Computerization and printing of daily log;
- Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
- Printing of all folders and exam labels;
- Completing of all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff.
- Preparing digital x-rays to transmit to the contracted radiologist for interpretation.
- Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation.
- Transport all x-rays from radiologist after interpretation.
- Assisting the staff with maintenance of equipment and supplies and notifying staff when supplies are needed.
- Conducting quality assurance tests and daily maintenance on x-ray equipment as needed.
- Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for JCAHO and program review as needed.
- Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly; and
- Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.
- Assuring that all x-ray equipment is operational and aprons are checked for leaks and breaks according to policy. Maintain log.
- Receive badges exposure reports. Give the report to the Clinical Director or designee for review and signature. Ensure that high exposures are documented.
- Prepare forms for badges orders quarterly. Maintain log.
BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.