Radiology Technologist - Jacksonville, FL, United States - Jacksonville Beach Surgery Center Careers

Description

Radiology Technician

Performs fluoroscopic procedures for the treatment of patients of all age groups, utilizing the guidelines of the professional radiology practice standards.

Responsible for all duties related to imaging patient care, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, and other related duties necessary for complete patient outcomes in the outpatient surgery department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Physician/Chief of the Medical Facility

Positioning patients so that the correct parts of the body can be radiographed.
Place the x-ray film under the part of the patient's body to be examined and make the exposure. Then remove the film and develop it.

Position and operate stationary or portable radiologic machines and take x-rays images of all parts of the human body for the physician to use in the diagnosis of disease or injury.

Produce x-ray films (radiographs), develop, make copies and fix x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems.

Prepare solutions for processing films;
under supervision, make clinical photographs of unusual cases and identify photographs;
Maintain equipment and quarters;

Knowledge of modern radiologic equipment and techniques; thorough knowledge of the hazards of radiologic materials and the safety precautions required; the operation and care of modern radiologic equipment; Ability to communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; prepare solution used in processing x-ray film and process film; keep simple records, file film correctly, and compile reports; Possession of a current valid certificate as a certified Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the Florida State Department of Health Services.

Two years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist.

(Successful completion of the work required for a graduate nurse may be substituted for one year of this required experience and training.) Successful completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American College of Radiology.

COMPUTER SKILLS :
Knowledge of email systems such a Microsoft Outlook sufficient to communicate with both internal and external contacts.

Knowledge of Word and Excel sufficient to create simple documents such as memos and reports, enter data, copy or cut and paste data and print results.

Knowledge of WebMD and Intergy system sufficient to perform review and data entry preferred.

Ability to work overtime as required.
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone
Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor