Location : Hollywood,
Florida
Employees in Imaging Services
at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled
culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service
are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are
encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of
improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for
our employees involved in their care.
Summary :
Performs various imaging
procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization.
Responsibilities : Reviews
patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient
regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure
patient's understanding and cooperation.Takes on call shift
responsibilities as required by the department.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.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.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including
repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically
appropriate.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for
procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.
Competencies :
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY
& QUALITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CUSTOMER SERVICE,
IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY
CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND
PROCEDURES, RADIATION PROTECTION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS
OF BEHAVIOR
Education and
Certification Requirements :
Accredited Program : Radiology (Required)ARRT_American Registry of
Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) -
American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American
Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN
HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period
for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red
Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE)
Additional Job Information :
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.Required Work Experience : No prior work experience
required.Other Information :
Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R)
examination.If hired to support Women Imaging : @@Candidate must
obtain (M) Certification within 1 year. Upon successful completion
of the certification, a 2-year contract will commence.@@Candidate
must be flexible to travel to all MHS Women’s Imaging Centers.
Working Conditions and
Physical Requirements :
Bending
and Stooping = 60%
Climbing =
0%
Kneeling = 40%
Lifting / Carrying Patients 35
Pounds or Greater = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 0
Lifting or Carrying
2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Lifting or
Carrying >
75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing
or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient =
60%
Pushing or Pulling >
75 lbs Non-Patient
= 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg = 20%
Repetitive
Movement Hand / Arm = 20%
Running =
0%
Squatting = 40%
Standing =
60%
Audible
Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity =
80%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception =
80%
Distinguish Color =
80%
Seeing - Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste =
60%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory =
60%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion =
60%
Blood and / or Bodily Fluids =
60%
Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens =
60%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust =
0%
Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
Hazardous Medication
= 0%
Computer
Monitor = 60%
Domestic Animals =
0%
Fire Risk = 20%
Hazardous Noise =
0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser / High Intensity Lights =
0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
Needles / Sharp
Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock =
20%
Potential for Physical Assault =
20%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery
Surfaces =
20%
Shift : Primarily for office
workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer : This
job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification.
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Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates,
during the hiring process.
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System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity.
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gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
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Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military
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pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
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Radiography Technologist • Hollywood, FL, Broward County, FL; Florida, United States