Tenet Healthcare - Boca Raton, FL
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Under the direction of the Physician, the Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic examinations. This role involves assessing patients, assisting the Physician in performing fluoroscopic procedures, preparing films for interpretation, and maintaining patients and departmental records, supplies, and equipment. The position also includes responsibilities such as verifying Physician orders, warming the x-ray machine following standard protocols, checking for any malfunctions, and notifying the supervisor as needed. The technologist will utilize proper exposure factors to perform radiographic exams following established protocols and will process radiographs accordingly. Respecting patient privacy is crucial, as the x-ray door should remain closed except when moving patients in and out of the room. Additionally, the technologist will ensure that a workflow program is established, followed, and maintained, and will establish/enforce a system component maintenance schedule for cleaning and service. Troubleshooting system errors as they arise and responding to end-user questions and requests for service in a timely and efficient manner are also key responsibilities. Understanding the role in relation to National Patient Safety Goals is essential.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients and assists the Physician in performing fluoroscopic procedures.
- Prepares films for interpretation and maintains patients and departmental records, supplies, and equipment.
- Verifies Physician orders.
- Warms x-ray machine following standard protocols and checks for any malfunctions, notifying the supervisor as needed.
- Utilizes proper exposure factors to perform radiographic exams following established protocols.
- Processes radiographs.
- Respects patient privacy by keeping the x-ray door closed except to move patients in and out of the room.
- Assures a workflow program is established, followed, and maintained.
- Establishes/enforces a system component maintenance schedule for cleaning and service.
- Troubleshoots system errors as they arise and responds to end-user questions and requests for service in a timely and efficient manner.
- Understands role for National Patient Safety Goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of accredited Imaging/Radiology program.
- Active Florida Radiology Technician/Technologist License required.
- ARRT Certification required.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
- Strong proficiency in computer-based programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Ability to work well with other team members and consultants in remote offices as well as independently.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment.
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus for new hires only!
