Radiology Technologist - Palm Bay Hospital, Diag Radiology, Per Diem
Company: Health First
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:"Health First - Where High-Quality Healthcare Meets
Sun, Sand, and Space"Opportunities abound! When it comes to your
career, the sky is the limit at Health First. We are Brevard, and
we lead health care on the space coast, seeking top candidates to
join our team as a Radiology Technologist! We are willing to train
and welcome new graduates.POSITION SUMMARY/:To be fully engaged in
providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship
by/: Being committed to the Health First I CARE Values/: Integrity,
Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; Being engaged
and contributing to a positive and productive work environment;
Producing quality images; Following all HF, hospital and
departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely
manner; Mentoring the technical development of co-workers and
students within a team concept.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES/:Maintain a
safe environment for patients/customers, team members and
yourself.Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct
patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on "Every
Patient / Every Time".Perform "time out" process prior to starting
any invasive procedure.Adhere to ALARA principles of radiation
safety.Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies
and how to use such equipment/supplies.Familiar with the Health
First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to
specified emergent codes.Responsible for hurricane preparedness and
your duties as a Health First associate.Follow Infection Control
policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile
techniques.Effectively document and communicate pertinent and
required information.Report malfunctioning equipment to the
appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely
manner.Accurately complete all required documentation/forms -
written/electronic (ex/: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast,
procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation,
PACS.Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions
prior to performing an exam.Obtain pertinent patient history from
the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other
sources.Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with
image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional
healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR
standards.Properly position patients and uses appropriate
technique.Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and
disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for
the next patient encounter.Follow proper image retrieval and file
processes.Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions
for departmental improvements including departmental protocols,
policies, and procedures.Accept additional responsibilities to
assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.Attend staff
meetings/in-services as required. Reads and signs off on all staff
meeting minutes as required.Properly identifies, prepares and/or
administers medications that are within the technologist's scope of
practice as prescribed by a licensed independent
practitioner.Qualification:QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED/:Graduate of a
Joint Review Committee approved Radiologic Technology program, or
equivalent approved school of Radiologic Technology.Possess a
current Florida State License as a General Radiographer.Possess a
current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
registration or be registry eligible.Must hold current AHA BLS
Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and
maintain.Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal
technical performance.Excellent oral and written communication
skills.Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on
call.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/:Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift
throughout their shift.Able to move, lift, or position patients as
required.Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.Dependable
and flexible in relation to covering required shifts.Able to lift
up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day.Able to wear lead
aprons for extended periods of time.
Keywords: Health First, Palm Bay , Radiology Technologist - Palm Bay Hospital, Diag Radiology, Per Diem, Healthcare , Palm Bay, Florida
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