Radiologic Technologist 2

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiologic Technologist 2 operates complex and highly specialized radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic studies in the main hospital and other specialty areas of a large radiology department. The role produces standard and specialized imaging studies, including procedures combining bi-plane seriography and cineradiography, while ensuring patient safety and age-specific care. The position includes providing patient care and reassurance, assisting physicians with contrast material, applying radiation-protection and quality-control standards, and supporting diagnostic-area operations. The technologist may supervise personnel when needed, help train and evaluate radiologic technology students, maintain records and equipment, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Associate’s degree in Radiology Technology required; this education 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, and/or Interventional Radiology, the educational degree must be verified at hire; the minimum verified education level is an associate’s degree.
Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist required.
Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills and competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by the nursing area.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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.

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity is required for the unit-specific credential.
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 throughout employment.
ARRT Certification is required for employees hired before 2/1/2017 by 12/31/2019; JHS-trained employees may receive a 6-month grace period after hire, while new hires with external training must have certification at hire.

Responsibilities

Produces radiographs of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and other areas using x-ray equipment in emergency, fluoroscopy, and hospital areas, with attention to patient age-specific needs.
Adjusts equipment and positions patients according to department protocol.
Computes patient-specific technical factors to produce quality radiographs with appropriate detail, density, and contrast.
Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Operates portable x-ray equipment and performs selected procedures in other radiology areas as requested.
Receives on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attends department in-service programs on new equipment and advanced techniques.
Supervises technologists and ancillary personnel when the supervisor is absent or in conjunction with the supervisor, and makes decisions using professional judgment.
Ensures quality control of radiographs and participates in the departmental CQI program.
Provides and uses immobilization devices as required, follows age-specific safety standards, and assists physicians in administering contrast material.
Develops films and replaces processing solutions as workload requires.
Maintains safety standards and completes required reports and records.
Reports equipment repairs when needed.
Serves as supervisor of diagnostic areas during weekend duty when required.
Communicates with and reassures patients.
Provides basic patient care addressing patients’ physical and psychological age-specific needs during procedures.
Initiates life-supporting measures for patients when necessary.
Demonstrates techniques used in highly technical procedures to radiologic technology students and evaluates and grades students as assigned.
Completes laboratory records and reports.
Copies pertinent clinical information from the medical record to the radiology request form.
Assists subordinate personnel with routine duties, less specialized procedures, cleaning and daily maintenance, and patient transportation within the department.
Uses appropriate HIS computer system functions and records procedures as complete or incomplete.
Complies with safety rules, regulations, and departmental and hospital procedures and protocols.
Maintains understanding of growth and development principles and assesses and interprets patient-status information to identify age-specific needs.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related duties as assigned.