Radiology Technologist PRN

JOB TITLE : Interventional Radiologic Technologist Essential Functions Provide assistance to the clinical team ensuring surgical schedule is followed, setting up sterile surgical tray, assisting the Medical Director with surgical cases, managing and storing patient radiographic images. As a member of our team, you will interact with patients, physicians, and dialysis facilities as part of our community educational program. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Physician/Chief of the Medical Facility Experience and Knowledge Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation Moves imaging equipment into specified position and determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required; adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff Participates in monthly radiation safety meetings Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x‑ray examinations Works alongside Medical Director during procedures by scrubbing and assisting with surgery Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician Obtains and saves images during procedures Monitors patients during procedures, operating a C‑Arm within the scope of practice Manages, appropriately names, and uploads procedural images to directory Prepares equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments Maintains inventory of medical supply par levels while working with Medical Director and Purchasing Performs end‑of‑month supply counts Ensures confidentiality of all user names/passwords and protects PHI from compromise Utilizes applicable PVG network and software solutions relative to the position Complies with an adverse incident reporting system Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Knowledge of modern radiologic equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy of the human body; standardized radiologic clinical procedures; thorough knowledge of the hazards of radiologic materials and the safety precautions required; the operation and care of modern radiologic equipment; and the ordering and storing of supplies. Education and Licensure High school diploma or equivalent Current, valid certificate as a certified Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the Florida State Department of Health Services Two years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist (or one year of comparable experience if a graduate nurse) or successful completion of a two‑year training program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American College of Radiology American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required; Cardiovascular‑Interventional Radiology (CV) or Vascular‑Interventional Radiology certification preferred Knowledge of sterile technique Basic Life Support (BLS) required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Benefits Employee Assistance Plan 401(k) retirement plan with company match Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, and layoffs. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions that ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr