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Nicklaus Children's Health System · 3 months ago

Radiology Technologist - Miramar Urgent Care Ctr. (Full Time, Evenings)

Florida-Ft. Lauderdale-Miramar

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Radiology Technologist for their Miramar Urgent Care Center. The role involves utilizing medical imaging equipment to produce diagnostic quality radiographs while adhering to safety protocols and regulations. Responsibilities include operating x-ray equipment, preparing patients for examinations, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.

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Responsibilities

Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position

Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients

Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination

Immediately upon completion of examination, verbally communicates with supervisor to ensure prompt review of images

Observes radiation safety practices at all times

Performs appropriate radiologic examinations as ordered

Prepares patient for examination: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patients and assists patient at end of procedure

Prepares room, equipment, and materials as needed for patients

Produces high-quality radiographs and repeats views as necessary

Promptly upon completion of examination, enters and transmits patient information into PACS

Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to appropriate person

Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI)

Qualification

General x-ray licenseBLS certificationARRT certificationCPI certificationEffective communicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

General x-ray license from the State of Florida – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within 180 days of hire or transfer into the position - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in RT (ARRT)