Radiologic Technologist 1, Full-Time, Mid Shift, Jackson South

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist 1 operates radiological equipment to perform diagnostic examinations in a clinic, emergency room, or hospital laboratory area. The role includes operating stationary and mobile x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs and assisting radiologists or other medical specialists with fluoroscopic procedures. The technologist performs patient care and safety duties, provides radiation protection appropriate to patients’ ages, supports physicians with contrast administration, and maintains equipment and assigned rooms. The position may rotate within the radiology department and perform selected procedures in other areas as requested. The technologist also uses hospital information systems to document procedures, follows infection-control policies, and helps support radiologic technology students and patient registration as needed.

Requirements

Generally 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Radiology Technology; this requirement may be substituted by at least 10 years of related experience.
For employees performing Point of Care testing in the Operating Room, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi-ER, Cath Lab, or Interventional Radiology, an Associate's degree must be verified at hire.
Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Meet and maintain unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by the nursing area.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity.
Employees hired before February 1, 2017 must obtain the required ARRT Certification by December 31, 2019. Employees trained at JHS may receive a six-month grace period after hire to obtain required certification; new hires with external training must have the required certification at hire.
American Heart Association and any additional applicable life-support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity and maintenance at JHS throughout employment.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
Frequent visual acuity for activities involving extended computer use.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment when exposed to an infectious or clinical hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Produce radiographs of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and other areas using x-ray equipment safely and with sensitivity to patients’ age-specific needs.
Position patients and take required radiographs following fluoroscopic examinations; adjust equipment angles and heights as needed.
Provide radiation protection in accordance with age-specific safety standards and use immobilization devices when required.
Calculate patient-specific technical factors to produce radiographs with appropriate detail, density, and contrast and maintain quality control.
Transport patients to and from holding or other assigned areas.
Operate portable x-ray equipment for bedside chest or other examinations as assigned.
Assist radiologists and other medical specialists during fluoroscopy and assist physicians with administering contrast materials.
Maintain safety standards and comply with applicable safety rules, departmental and hospital procedures, and protocols.
Assist supervisors in demonstrating techniques to radiologic technology students.
Copy pertinent clinical information from medical records to radiology request forms.
Use appropriate hospital information system functions and record whether procedures are complete or incomplete.
Perform selected procedures in other radiology areas when requested and rotate within the department as required.
Receive on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attend department in-service programs to learn new equipment or advanced techniques.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
Maintain the appearance of assigned radiographic rooms and clean equipment and accessories.
Perform basic patient-care duties and initiate life-supporting measures when necessary.
Maintain understanding of growth and development principles as they apply to patients of all age groups.
Assist registration as needed, including quick registration, welcoming patients, and bringing patients to the treatment area.
Attend at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned.