Essential Functions: The primary responsibility of the Radiographer (Rad Tech I) is to produce diagnostic images of the highest quality within departmental and professional guidelines. The Radiographer demonstrate service-oriented approach when dealing with patients, visitors, and staff.

This position will float between our Jacksonville Radiology sites; Fleming and Jax. Must have BLS from AHA, Florida State Licensure in Radiologic Technology and Registered with the ARRT.

• 1.Perform diagnostic imaging examinations with the use of imaging equipment to help doctors treat diseases and injuries, while following departmental and professional guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with patients and families
• Ability to verbalize descriptions of orthopedic conditions with a basic understanding of anatomical structures and relationships with one another.
• Coordination of patient and workflow efficiency. Review charts for current information, ensure that the appropriate studies accompany the patient to the room, take pertinent history, and ensure the provider's orders are carried out and completed.
• Produce radiographs of optimum quality.
  1. Position of all routine examinations according to Nemours Radiologist protocol and/or Orthopedic Provider protocol.
  2. Operate radiological equipment according to departmental guidelines
     1. Radiographic Equipment
     2. PCR Units for CR processing
  3. Correctly identify radiographs with patient information and anatomical markers and complete images in FUJI.
  4. Ensure preventive maintenance completed on equipment on quarterly/weekly basis according to vendor.
• Provide assistance with PowerShare images and outside CD uploading.
• If needed and available, assist with application or removal of cast with Orthopedic department.
• Assist Clinical Assistant with workflow of patient(s):
  1. Obtain vital signs.
  2. Capturing and entering patient information into EMR.
  3. Rooming of patients into exam rooms with preparation for exam and assisting provider with exam (if applicable).
• Prepare, clean and stock exam rooms for clinic.
• Demonstrates service-oriented approach when interacting with patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in professional in-services, departmental and clinical staff huddles/meetings.
• Demonstrates universal precautions and proper handling of bio-hazardous waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Must be licensed Radiologic Technologist in the State of Florida.
• Must be licensed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• Pediatric experience is desired.
• Travel to other locations required as needed.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:

American Registry of Radiologic Technology Licensed

State of Florida License for Radiologic Technologist

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM or 9AM - 5:30PM