NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: 846 N.E. 54th Terrace, Coleman, FL 33521-1029

SCHEDULE: Eight (8) per day, five (5) days per week, excluding Federal Holidays, between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM,  shall not normally exceed 40 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS: Serious applicants should submit a resume, ARRT, and CPR Certification.

• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic
• Technologist.
• Should be licensed by the state of Florida.
• Must have at least three (3) or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart
• Association or American Red Cross.
• If selected, must pass a drug screening and background clearance.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population at the institution
• Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into AIC’s Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
• Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures
• 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, spine, 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 the 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 the local medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiology Technician.
• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff.
• Preparing x-rays for shipment to the 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 inspections and preparation for TJC and program review as needed.
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly.
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.