Radiography Technologist Externship - Per Diem - MHS

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else.

Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary :

The per diem Radiography Technologist Extern, under supervision of a Certified Radiography Technologist, performs basic imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Responsibilities :

Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested.Assists in preparing equipment and supply.

Greets patients, verify prescriptions, providers and schedule patients as needed; communicates with departments to facilitate efficient care.

Assists in patient positioning.Assists in reviewing history and physician's orders. Informs patient regarding procedures, and exam.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MONITORING - RADIOGRAPHY / IR, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, PATIENT TRANSPORT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : Must be currently enrolled in an accredited radiography technologist program subject to adequate document submission and verification.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Asbestos 0%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 60%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Dust 0%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 20%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals 20%
• Hazardous Medication 0%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 40%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Latex 20%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault 20%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 60%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Radiation 40%
• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 20%
• Running 0%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Sitting 40%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Squatting 40%
• Standing 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Walking 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 20%

Shift :

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).

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Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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