Radiography Technologist, Full Time - Days, $10,000 Sign On Bonus, Mrh: Mrh - Radiology

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Summary

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

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Detailed Responsibilities

• 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.
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

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Competencies and skills:

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• ACCURACY & QUALITY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.
• IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL: Applies appropriate imaging factors, conducts image analysis and utilizes archival techniques.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• RADIATION PROTECTION: Provides appropriate radiation protection for self and others during all imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
• PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES: Performs imaging procedures on all anatomical areas of the body.
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE: Assesses and provides patient care prior to, during and/or after procedures; considering medical condition, age and diversity.

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Education

Essential:

• Accredited Program

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Education specialization:

• Radiology

Credentials

Essential:

• BLS Certification
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiology Tech
• Certified Radiologic Technologist
• BLS American Heart E-Card

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Education equivalent experience:

• Recent graduates of an approved Radiography program.

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Other 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.

• Must possess an active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R) examination.

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Essential

Working conditions:

• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm ; ; ; 20.00%
• Distinguish Color ; ; ; 80.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts ; ; ; 60.00%
• Hazardous Chemicals ; ; ; 20.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Computer Monitor ; ; ; 60.00%
• Radiation ; ; ; 40.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory ; ; ; 60.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Potential for Physical Assault ; ; ; 20.00%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids ; ; ; 60.00%
• Squatting ; ; ; 40.00%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater ; ; ; 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Keyboard Entry ; ; ; 60.00%
• Potential Electric Shock ; ; ; 20.00%
• Kneeling ; ; ; 40.00%
• Standing ; ; ; 60.00%
• Depth Perception ; ; ; 80.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects ; ; ; 60.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens ; ; ; 60.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces ; ; ; 20.00%
• Reaching ; ; ; 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion ; ; ; 60.00%
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• Walking ; ; ; 60.00%
• Fire Risk ; ; ; 20.00%
• Latex ; ; ; 20.00%
• Seeing - Far ; ; ; 80.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste ; ; ; 60.00%
• Sitting ; ; ; 40.00%
• Audible Speech ; ; ; 80.00%
• Hearing Acuity ; ; ; 80.00%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg ; ; ; 20.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Seeing - Near ; ; ; 80.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Bending and Stooping ; ; ; 60.00%

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Organizational Profile

Since the opening of the one-story, 100-bed Memorial Hospital in 1953, the South Florida community has benefited from caring and compassionate healthcare at Memorial Regional Hospital. Today, with 553 beds and as the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Regional Hospital is one of Florida’s largest and most sophisticated hospitals, offering leading-edge care and technologies. Services include:

• Women’s Services
• Memorial Neuroscience Institute
• Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Memorial Cancer Institute
• Medical and Surgical Services
• Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center
• The Family Birthplace

We are also home to a team of dedicated professionals, all of whom deliver nationally recognized, award-winning care. Memorial Regional Hospital has received Press Ganey’s Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Satisfaction (Inpatient Behavioral Health) for three consecutive years, has been recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, and for the last seven years has received the Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association.

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.