What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician position at Coastal Health?
Job Details
Description
Coastal Health is currently searching for a motivated Rad Tech to join our growing Point Meadows Team.
This position's benefits include, but are not limited to competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, short- & long-term disability, 401k, up to 3 weeks paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and an environment which fosters career and personal growth with the potential to advance within the company.
Responsible for operating X-ray and/or fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.
Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patients body as requested by physicians. Processes film. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary.
Qualifications
Job Specifications (Education/Licensure/Certifications): High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required, higher education in health care preferred, active Florida RT or BMO license.
Job Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a BMO or RT.
