Technologist -Radiography - District Float Pool - FT - Days $20K Sign on Bonus - MHS

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:

Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually; reports and responds to changes in status, as appropriate.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.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 reports equipment malfunctions.Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.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. Performs fluoroscopic examinations. Performs radiographic exams in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Department due to incapacity or surgical procedures.

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: Radiologic Technology (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) - State of Florida (FL)

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: Two (2) years' experience in acute care required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 60%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  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%
•  Reaching = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 20%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 40%
•  Squatting = 40%
•  Standing = 60%
•  Walking = 60%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 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%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 0%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 20%
•  Computer Monitor = 60%
•  Domestic Animals = 0%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 20%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devic