Radiologic Technologist 1, MDC Occupational Health, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist 1 operates stationary and mobile x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic examinations in a clinic, emergency room, or hospital laboratory area. The role also assists radiologists and other medical specialists with fluoroscopic procedures and supports physicians in administering contrast materials. The technologist produces radiographs while providing patient care and radiation protection appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, maintains equipment and assigned rooms, and follows infection-control, safety, and departmental procedures. The position includes rotating within the department and performing selected procedures in other radiology areas as requested. The technologist receives on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attends in-service programs to learn new equipment and techniques. Other duties include assisting with patient registration as needed, attending at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings, and demonstrating Jackson Health System’s CARE values.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate’s degree in Radiology Technology required; at least 10 years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
For employees performing Point of Care and testing in the Operating Room, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi-ER, Cath Lab, and/or Interventional Radiology, the educational degree must be verified at hire, with an Associate’s degree as the minimum level.
Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist required.
New hires with external training must have the required ARRT certification at the time of hire. Employees who completed training at JHS may receive a six-month grace period after hire to obtain the certification.
Employees hired before February 1, 2017, must obtain the required ARRT certification by December 31, 2019.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) credential with at least six months of validity is required for the unit.
American Heart Association and other applicable Healthcare Provider life-support certifications may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least six months of validity, and must be maintained at JHS for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Produce diagnostic 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 and position patients for x-ray examinations.
Provide radiation protection according to prescribed age-specific safety standards.
Calculate technical factors for individual patients to produce radiographs with appropriate detail, density, and contrast and maintain quality control.
Transport patients to and from holding areas or other assigned areas.
Operate portable x-ray equipment for bedside chest or other examinations as assigned.
Provide and use immobilization devices as required, following age-specific safety standards.
Assist radiologists or other medical specialists during fluoroscopy.
Assist physicians in administering contrast materials.
Maintain safety standards and comply with safety rules, departmental and hospital rules, and procedure protocols.
Assist supervisors in demonstrating techniques to radiologic technology students.
Copy pertinent clinical information from the medical record to the radiology request form.
Use appropriate HIS Computer System functions and document whether procedures are complete or incomplete.
Perform selected procedures in other radiology department 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 on new equipment or advanced techniques.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
Maintain the appearance of the assigned radiographic room 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 relate to patients across all age populations.
Assist registration as needed, including quick registering, welcoming patients, and bringing them to the treatment area.
Attend at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
Demonstrate service-excellence behaviors and Jackson CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.