Chief Technologist - Port Orange

Chief Technologist - Port Orange

Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in more than one area as assigned, while producing high quality images utilizing all imaging modalities. Conduct patient assessment and monitoring. Provide contrast or radiopharmaceutical administration with patient assessment and follow up information. Oversee patient scheduling, obtain and disseminate appropriate medical information. Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of section computer and/or equipment technology. Provide backup supervision (coordination) and direction to all radiology sections in the absence of a coordinator. Perform duties of Level II Radiographer/Technologist when requested. Provides appropriate level of student supervision. Complete student competency and performance evaluations as well as organize student labs as required. Maintain certification according to State, National and medical center regulations.

Level II: This multi-competent radiographer/technologist must be able to perform advanced procedures involving specialized areas such as CT, MRI, Nuclear, Ultrasound, Mammography and Diagnostic to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Sufficient knowledge and skill must be demonstrated in OR, C-arm, biopsy, diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures that will establish and maintain professional competence. Ability to communicate effectively with all medical center personnel and medical staff. Must be able to perform all requirements of a Level I Radiographer/Technologist.

Level I: This entry-level radiographer/technologist must perform all general radiographic/fluoroscopic diagnostic procedures to include Emergency and Trauma care. Must be able to perform basic invasive procedures involving specialized areas such as CT, MRI, Nuclear, Ultrasound, Mammography and Diagnostic to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Provides direct and indirect student supervision and assists with clinical education as assigned. Maintain certification according to National, State and medical center regulations.

Level III: Formal Education: Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or regionally accredited and approved School of Radiologic Technology. A four-year program is preferred. Level I & II: Formal Education: Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or regionally accredited and approved School of Radiologic Technology. A four-year program is preferred. An associate degree is preferred. Certification/Licensure: Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography or equivalent certification. Must be licensed by the State of Florida to operate ionizing and non-ionizing imaging equipment according to MQA, JOINT COMMISSION, and ALARA standards. CPR/BLS in accordance to Halifax Health policies required. Related Experience: Previous experience in a specified Radiologic Technology science or specialty area is required, however, 2-3 years experience is preferred. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to make independent decisions; performs well under stress. Must be skilled in providing care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.