Radiology Technologist-General X-Ray

Radiology Technologist-General X-Ray

As a Radiology Technologist at Stuart Family Health Center, you will use the latest X-Ray equipment to obtain images utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Utilizing your learned skills and knowledge, you will perform accurate and appropriate techniques to facilitate a streamlined process, all while ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed. This position provides an excellent opportunity to not only enhance quality of care but also allows you to gain hands-on experience, build meaningful caregiver relationships and find your place within an exciting, innovative healthcare system.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00AM to 5:00PM or 12:00PM to 8:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology (e.g., routine radiology examinations, motion-free exams, portable/bedside examinations, fluoroscopy and invasive exams, OR and ED procedures and bone density procedures).
• Regulate and operate equipment.
• Review prep information with patients, explain the procedure and obtain written consent.
• Document pertinent clinical patient information, such as medical history and allergies.
• Demonstrate a calm and understanding approach to ease any fear or anxiety.
• Transport patients to and from the department/their room and contact nurses about patients who are connected to devices or monitors.
• Interact, communicate and collaborate with nursing caregivers to obtain signed consent forms, assist with exams and prep and determine the length of time the patient will be in the department.
• Check written orders from physicians before the procedure and document in the chart after the procedure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R) Certification
• Florida licensure as a General Radiographer (RAD)
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting