Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates general job knowledge of procedures and equipment necessary for job performance.
• Demonstrates general job knowledge of policies and procedures - Hospital and Imaging Department - necessary for job performance.
• Collaborates with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.
• Assists others in meeting department responsibilities and goals.
• Performs in accordance with Corporate Compliance policy and adheres to its terms and conditions.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and proactive approach in communication skills, problem solving skills and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Maintains and promotes strong relations with other departments. Maintains a safe, clean and economical operation.
• Coordinates and answers questions regarding scheduling and patient information.
• Coordinates and answers questions regarding networking and informatics.
• Effectively completes and ensures that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper orientation, contacts service if necessary.
• Collaborates with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Provides copies of imaging studies in a timely manner.
• Performs routine imaging procedures according to the policy/protocol manual and written orders.
• Maintains adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.
• Always abides by all regulations that apply to state and national standards.
• Always advises a supervisor of any items needed from materials management or vendor.
• Submits ideas for quality or performance improvement for department operations.
• Answers the telephone stating name and department, speaking in a clear and moderate voice and assists caller as needed.
• Orients new personnel and assists in their transition to the work environment as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program.

Languages:

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)(M).
• Holds a Florida License as a General Radiographer (RAD).

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
• This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• Two years experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting is recommended.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulatories.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: This position requires a mixture of moderate to heavy work as defined in the Employee Health Services Policy.
• Physical requirements include frequent walking, sitting and standing.
• Frequent use of the phone, computer and fax machines.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.