Radiologic Technologist - Fh+ Orthopedic Specialists, 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm Prn

Required to float between our 3 locations, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, and Nocatee.

• Provides efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas. Uses wheelchairs, stretchers, beds in an appropriate fashion. Assists patient in and out of wheelchair and stretchers using proper wheel locking procedures. Cleans wheelchairs and stretchers and reports needed repairs to supervisor.
• Informs patient about procedure and provides post procedure instructions. Prepares consent forms and other demographic data for patients receiving treatment. Coordinates both in and out patient studies and assures that procedures are billed properly.
• Prepares contrast material, verifies physician order, and injects patients for I.V. procedures using proper sterile technique. Uses table pads, sheets, side rails/locks, to assure patient comfort and safety. Accurately utilizes initial side markers.
• Collaborates in departmental and hospital wide QA/QI program as requested.
• Coordinates schedules of equipment and personnel and maintains an efficient work flow.
• Assists with clinical supervision of x-ray students as assigned. Trains new hires or existing staff as assigned.
• Accurately performs radiological exams to department standards including technique, positioning, protocols and administration of contrast material.
• Assures safety of patient including pregnancy identification and shielding documentation; reviews safety questionnaire prior to scanning patient. Always uses proper lifting techniques as demonstrated in annual body mechanics in-service.
• Coordinates the selection and use of supplies, minor equipment, X-Rays, reports, and files between departmental units as needed and maintains an efficient workflow.
• Assures quality of images presented to radiologist for interpretation and consults with doctor to obtain optimum quality.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Rad Tech experience.

Education

• Associates or better in Radiologic Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Radiology Tech
• Basic Life Support