Radiology Tech II - Diagnostic Radiology

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. Must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. They must possess, use and maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety. Perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of radiographic procedures. Prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations or lawful institutional policy. Radiology Technologists II are the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners and other members of the support team.

• Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record. Corroborating a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performing venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering medications, within the defined scope of practice, as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performing diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Determine technical exposure factors. Assisting licensed independent practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Employs professional judgment to adapt imaging and therapeutic procedures to improve diagnostic quality and therapeutic outcomes. Review lab values prior to administering medication and beginning specialized radiologic procedures. Determines type and dose of contrast agent to be administered, based on the patient's age, weight and medical/physical status and department defined protocol.
• Employs proper radiation safety practices. Use technical factors according to equipment specifications to meet the ALARA principle. Uses pre-exposure collimation and proper field-of-view selection. Uses appropriate pre-exposure radiopaque markers for anatomical and procedural purposes. Selects the best position for the demonstration of anatomy.
• Reviews all diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy. Uses evidence-based practice to determine whether the actual outcome is within established criteria. Evaluates the process and recognizes opportunities for future changes. Assess the patient's physical, emotional and mental status prior to discharge.
• Documents diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the medical record in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner. Document unintended outcomes or exceptions from the established criteria. Provides pertinent information to authorized individual(s) involved in the patient's care. Record information used for billing and coding procedures. Archive images or data. Verify patient consent is documented. Documents procedural timeout. Document fluoroscopic time. Document radiation exposure. Document the use of shielding devices and proper radiation safety practices per institutional policy.
• Collaborate with others to elevate the quality of care. Participates in ongoing quality assurance programs. Adhere to standards, policies and established guidelines. Applies professional judgment and discretion while performing the diagnostic study or treatment. Anticipates, considers and responds to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential:

• Basic knowledge and skills obtained through the completion of a JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Patient Assessment skills

Essential:

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor Degree

Essential:

• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiologic Technology

• Radiological Sciences or other related major

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Certified Radiologic Technologist
• R.T. Radiography

Other information:
Experience Essential: Must have completed a JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology

Experience Preferred: 12 months of clinical experience in an acute care setting