Radiology Technologist, PRN Weekend

Radiologic Technologist

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables is a 55-bed freestanding long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located less than 4 miles from downtown Coral Gables and surrounded by many shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by state and company policies
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
• Corroborate a patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Postprocess images and data
• Verify archival storage of exam data
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Provide optimal patient care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography

Licenses/Certification

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Current BLS certification
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred