Radiology Technician

NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: 501 Capital Circle NE Tallahassee FL 32301

SCHEDULE: As Needed

• Monday Friday (except for Federal holidays).
• Normally between 7:30 AM 2:00 PM.
• Normally consisting of Six (6) sessions (hours) per day.
• Maximum number of sessions (hours) shall not exceed 1080.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two years of experience working as a Radiological Technologist
• Must have completed an approved Florida licensed Radio-Technology training program.
• Must possess a current unrestricted state license to practice as a Radiologist Technologist
• Be registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Must have and maintain CPR certification.

JOB DUTIES: will include the following:

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff.
• Work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural racial religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures.
• Schedule exams and maintain records.
• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.
• Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam.
• Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
• Independently perform all radiographic procedures i.e. chest bone skull spines and portable x-rays etc.
• Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam so that additional views or exams can be ordered if needed.
• Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
• Work with Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
• Receive training and orientation and comply with techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Develop a working knowledge of Tallahassee medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey CDC universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiological Technician.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate accrued vacation accrued sick leave 11 paid holidays 401K opportunity and healthcare benefits contributions.