Radiology Technicians Tallahassee, FL

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• 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.