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Employment Opportunities at Radiology Associates
Radiology Associates of Tallahassee has approximately 180 employees. Among our employees are 58 licensed technologists specializing in General Diagnostics, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, DEXA, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CT Scans, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
If you are interested in joining our family please review available opportunities below.
To apply for an open position, email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@radassociates.com
Sonographer
Job description
The position is typically Monday-Friday with an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7a-7p. Occasional Saturdays may be required.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for performing sonographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease.
SUPERVISED BY: Ultrasound Department Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Not applicable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the safety and mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the Sonographer’s care.
Correlates the clinical history with the diagnostic study to be performed.
Prepare patients for examinations and explains the procedures to patients while performing studies.
Performs routine ultrasound procedures demonstrating anatomy under investigation through appropriate use of equipment and patient positioning. Assist physicians in proper interpretation of exam.
Keeps up-to-date in the field of diagnostic medical sonography by reading and attending meetings, conferences, and symposia.
Assists in technical training of students and staff.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
High school degree or equivalent. Graduation from an ultrasound school. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or registry eligible, in appropriate specialties. Current CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum one or more years experience as a Sonographer and/or training with graduate Sonographer.
Experience with Vascular and/or Breast is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of ultrasound exam policies and protocols.
2. Knowledge of operating ultrasound equipment and accessing applicable programs.
3. Knowledge of anatomy.
4. Knowledge of ultrasound physics.
SKILLS:
1. Skill in production of sonograms meeting physician expectations.
2. Ability to effectively care for patients.
3. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel.
4. Application of principals of ultrasound scanning, physics, and body habitus.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Combination of standing 4-6 hours per day, walking bending, reaching, lifting, and transferring activities. Must be able to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately. Occasional stress from multiple requests.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Sometimes works in close quarters. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and other conditions common to radiology office setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Scheduler
Job description
Our practice is searching for Full Time Medical Scheduler. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:30p with an hour lunch. Due to the nature of this position, previous medical experience is preferred. This is a fast past position in a call center environment. The position involves answering incoming calls, making outgoing calls and working with fellow employees and other departments to schedule patients for imaging exams.
Requirements:
-Must be able to type 35 wpm
-Must have excellent customer service skills
-Must have a track record of being dependable and on time
-Previous medical experience is highly preferred.
-Previous radiology experience is STRONGLY preferred
**We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ample vacation time (over four weeks your first year) and 10% pension/profit sharing contribution**
No phone calls please!
Radiology Associates of Tallahassee is a drug free work place and EOE
Job Type: Full-time
MRI Technologist
Job description:
Ability to work flexible schedule is required including some evenings and weekends. Call is required as well.
General Duties:
Know and understand how to work all aspects of MR scanners and PACS system.
Read patient history forms to determine exam protocol and contraindications and assure that radiologist has proper history to assist in making a diagnosis. Confirm that all paperwork has been properly filled out and signed.
Keep Medical Assistants informed of any changes in normal procedures and when running behind schedule.
Assist front desk personnel with scheduling and help answer questions and concerns they may have when necessary.
Assist Medical Assistant when necessary with patient prep and set up. Perform IV access on MR patients, and assure that the informed consent form for Gadolinium injection has been properly filled out and signed.
Organization of MR patient workload.
Answer all questions and assist with concerns that the patient may have prior to, during, and/or after the MR Scan.
Explain procedures to patients in a clear and precise manner to guarantee the understanding of the procedure that they are having performed.
Fill out the incident reports related to Gadolinium reactions.
Have ability to call and inform MR service department of problems and arrange service calls and preventative maintenance.
Accurately record patient information on MR ledger.
Mark daily appointment book for arrival/no show of patients.
Monitor patient’s vital signs during scanning when necessary.
Education:
Current certification of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Must maintain ongoing continuing education requirements. Current CPR certification.
Experience:
Prior MR experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of MR scan policies and protocols.
2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and clinical indications necessary to follow proper scanning protocols.
Skills
Skill in production of quality MR scans.
Ability to effectively care for patients.
Ability to maintain cooperative relations with interdepartmental personnel.
***We offer competitive salary and benefits and potential relocation reimbursement.***
Radiology Associates of Tallahassee is a drug free work place and EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Registered Nurse
Job description
The hours for this position are Full Time, Monday-Friday with 8 hour shifts rotating between the hours of 7:30am-8pm Monday-Friday.
Radiology Associates of Tallahassee offers a very competitive benefits package including 10% pension/profit sharing contribution (after 1 year) and over 4 weeks of vacation accrued in your first year of employment.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in the various sections of Radiology Associates and Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Oversees and assists in the preparation of patients for their respective exams.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively assess the patient’s needs prior to and after their interventional procedure, and performs all pre and post procedural teaching necessary.
Schedules all Interventional procedures and obtains all necessary documentation prior to appointment.
Explains procedures to patients in a clear and precise manner to guarantee the understanding of the procedure that they are having performed and answering all questions and concerns that the patient may have prior to their study.
Reads patient notes, follow patient safety screening instructions, and prepares a plan of care/action if there are possible contraindications for the performance of their procedures.
Maintains accurate, objective, and comprehensive documentation on the patient’s interventional medical record.
Reports any deviation in care or problem with the patient to the attending radiologist(s) or appropriate health care provider.
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, quiet, restful and attractive environment in the interventional area.
Performs IV access on patients as required in all Radiology Associates’ sections.
Responsible for administering annual PPDs and maintaining pertaining records for all employees.
Maintains all crash carts (i.e., check drug quantities, dates, strengths, etc.) in the Radiology Associates physical plant.
Responsible for in-service programs directed toward patient care, infection control, JCAHO, and OSHA guidelines, etc.
Records and follows up on all incident reports, and implement training programs to resolve occurring incidents as needed.
Performs In-Service and training of all Radiology Associates personnel in emergent management of all patients during adverse events.
Participate in all emergency events that occur in all areas of the Radiology Associates facility.
Implement QA/QI programs and provide appropriate feedback and implement plan of action to address any negative results.
Liaison between clinical support staff and technical staff in the establishment and implementation of plans of care and action plans.
Additional nursing duties deemed necessary for the operation of Radiology Associates as determined by the Radiology Associates administrative committee.
EDUCATION:
High school degree or equivalent. Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Licensed by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS and ACLS certification. (Must be obtained prior to employment, or not less than 3 months after employment).
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years experience as a Registered Nurse required.
Two years of critical care or interventional radiology experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
2. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
3. Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
4. Knowledge of ACLS protocols
SKILLS:
1. Able to assess and assist during interventional radiology procedures.
2. Recognition and treatment of an emergent event/ deteriorating patient.
3. Recognition and treatment of allergic/ anaphylactic reactions.
4. Proficient in intravenous access skills (including ports, PICC lines and peripheral IVs).
5. General knowledge in computer systems.
6. Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Combination of standing 6-8 hours per day, walking, bending, reaching, lifting and transferring activities. Must be able to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately. Occasional stress from multiple requests. May be required to use personal vehicle for short distance travel between work sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Sometimes works in close quarters. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and other conditions common to radiology office settings.
Radiology Associates is an EOE and drug/smoke free workplace
Sonographer with breast experience
This position is typically Monday-Friday with an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7a-5p. Occasional Saturdays may be required. This position rotates between breast ultrasound and general with the majority of the work done in breast.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for performing sonographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the safety and mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the Sonographer’s care.
Correlates the clinical history with the diagnostic study to be performed.
Prepare patients for examinations and explains the procedures to patients while performing studies.
Performs routine ultrasound procedures demonstrating anatomy under investigation through appropriate use of equipment and patient positioning. Assist physicians in proper interpretation of exam.
Keeps up-to-date in the field of diagnostic medical sonography by reading and attending meetings, conferences, and symposia.
Assists in technical training of students and staff.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
High school degree or equivalent. Graduation from an ultrasound school. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or registry eligible, in appropriate specialties. Current CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum one or more years experience as a Sonographer and/or training with graduate Sonographer.
Experience with Vascular and/or Breast is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of ultrasound exam policies and protocols.
2. Knowledge of operating ultrasound equipment and accessing applicable programs.
3. Knowledge of anatomy.
4. Knowledge of ultrasound physics.
SKILLS:
1. Skill in production of sonograms meeting physician expectations.
2. Ability to effectively care for patients.
3. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel.
4. Application of principals of ultrasound scanning, physics, and body habitus.