Radiologic Special Procedures Technologist - Full Time - Day Shift - Jackson South

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Special Procedure Technologist is responsible for the use of complex radiographic equipment in completing specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures such as angiography, vessel embolization, chemo-infusions, etc. This role involves performing specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures, operating specialized equipment, preparing sterile fields, and ensuring proper equipment for procedures. The technologist must provide radiation protection according to age-specific safety standards, detect and report equipment malfunctions, and make independent decisions when a supervisor is unavailable. Key duties include communicating with and reassuring patients, performing basic patient care, addressing physical and psychological needs during procedures, and initiating life support measures if necessary. The role requires sensitivity to the age-specific needs of patients and adherence to safety standards, including the use of immobilization devices. Assisting physicians with contrast materials, developing films, and maintaining quality control are also essential. The technologist will participate in the instruction of students and residents, utilize HIS computer systems, and complete necessary documentation. They will also receive on-the-job training in specialized areas and attend in-service programs. Routine duties include performing less specialized procedures, cleaning equipment and rooms, and daily maintenance. Responsibilities extend to scheduling, stocking, reordering supplies, and managing equipment repairs. A thorough understanding of growth and development across all age populations is required, along with the ability to assess and interpret patient status. Participation in quality improvement initiatives and demonstrating service excellence are expected. All other related job duties as assigned must also be performed.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Radiology Technology is required.
Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist is required.
Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Nice To Haves

Employees who have completed training at JHS may be granted a grace period of 6 months upon hire to obtain the required certification.
Any Employee who will be performing Point of Care and testing in the Operating Room, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi-ER, Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology areas, the educational degree must be verified at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures and operates specialized equipment.
Prepares sterile fields and proper equipment for specialized procedures.
Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed age-specific safety standards.
Detects and reports to supervisor any malfunction of the equipment and accessories.
Makes decisions using own best judgment on matters, when supervisor is unavailable.
Communicates with and reassures patients.
Performs basic duties in patient care, assuming care of physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.
Initiates life supporting measures for patients, if necessary.
Performs functions while maintaining a sensitivity to the age-specific needs of the patient.
Shall be BLS certified.
Provides and uses immobilization devices, as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to age-specific needs of the patient.
Assists physicians in administering contrast materials.
Develops films and adjusts automatic film processing equipment as the workload demands.
Takes required films with proper techniques, timing, and positioning, to ensure good quality control.
Participates in the instruction of radiologic technology students and residents by demonstrating techniques used in various highly technical procedures and assists in student performance evaluations.
Utilizes appropriate HIS Computer System functions and follows through to record complete or incomplete procedures.
Completes laboratory records and reports.
Copies pertinent clinical information from Medical Record to radiology request form.
Receives on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attends department in-service programs to learn the use of new equipment and/or advanced techniques.
Participates in routine duties, including performance of less specialized procedures, cleaning of equipment and rooms, and daily maintenance of area.
Participates in scheduling, stocking and reordering of supplies, equipment repairs and/or work orders for repairs.
Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age populations.
Assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the information needed to identify the patient's requirements.
Reviews quarterly CQI Report in section meetings and contributes ideas for Quality Improvement.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.