Radiologic Technologist (PRN) Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of medical imaging procedures andis responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the firstline interface with the customers in the successful accomplishmentof their imaging needs. Participates in call rotation for computedtomography/ultrasound. Participates in CQI activities.

SUMMARY OFESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the care and safety ofpatients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize thehazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation topatients. Explains procedures to patient satisfaction regardingdischarge and/or home care. Uses two patient identifiers beforeperforming any procedure. Responsible for safe handling ofequipment and films. Instructs and prepares patients forroentgenographic and fluoroscopic films. Selects appropriateequipment to use for procedures. Determines the most suitableanatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with procedures; makesappropriate physician contact for intervention. Performs allaspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patientsafety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipmentand procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenouscholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms,tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms and hippinning’s in surgery. Programs portable or stationary x-raymachines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations.

Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures. Assists inmaintaining basic records, reports, and maintaining files. Assistsin training of students and ancillary personnel Takes x-ray, CAT,Ultrasound and Angio calls according to the monthly schedule afterthe closing of the regular department hours. Interactsprofessionally with patients/family. Completes all work beforeclocking out and leaving. This includes checking with nurses’stations. EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

Basic computer skills Highschool graduate Graduation from an AMA approved school ofRadiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospitaltrained. Registered with the American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists Certified by the State of Texas to practice andadminister radiation. Current BLS certification

LANGUAGE

SKILLSAble to communicate effective in English, both verbally and inwriting. Additional language a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must beable to walk, stand, sit for extended periods of time. Must be ableto lift patients with assistance from other personnel.