Radiologic Technologist, Radiology ER Trauma, Per Diem, Nights

Facility Name: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Radiology ER Trauma

Facility Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave., Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Per Diem, Nights (Minimum four shifts per month)

Why Jackson Memorial Hospital: Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Summary

Radiologic Technologist 1 is responsible for use of radiological equipment in diagnostic examinations in a clinic, emergency room or main hospital laboratory area. A related responsibility is for assisting radiologists or other medical specialists in performing fluoroscopic procedures. Employees in this classification operate stationary and mobile x-ray equipment for diagnostic purposes, taking chest, body section, and other radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Produces radiographs of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and other anatomical areas using x-ray equipment in emergency, clinic, or hospital settings while maintaining age-appropriate patient sensitivity.
• Positions patients and obtains required radiographs following fluoroscopic examinations.
• Adjusts x-ray equipment angles and heights and positions patients correctly for each exam.
• Ensures radiation protection in accordance with age-specific safety standards.
• Calculates technical factors for each patient to achieve proper radiographic detail, density, and contrast.
• Transports patients to and from holding areas or other assigned locations.
• Operates portable x-ray equipment for bedside chest or other required examinations.
• Uses immobilization devices as needed while adhering to age-specific safety protocols.
• Assists radiologists and other specialists during fluoroscopic procedures.
• Supports physicians in administering contrast materials.
• Maintains all required safety standards.
• Assists supervisors in demonstrating techniques to radiologic technology students.
• Copies relevant clinical information from the medical record to the radiology request form.
• Utilizes appropriate HIS computer system functions and completes documentation for completed or incomplete procedures.
• Performs selected procedures in other radiology areas as requested.
• Rotates through department assignments as required.
• Participates in on-the-job training for specialized technical areas and attends in-service programs for new equipment or advanced techniques.
• Follows infection control policies and Universal Precautions.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of assigned radiographic rooms, equipment, and accessories.
• Performs basic patient care duties and initiates life-support measures when necessary.
• Complies with all departmental, hospital, and safety rules and protocols.
• Maintains understanding of growth and development principles for all patient age groups.
• Assists registration staff with tasks such as quick registration, welcoming patients, and escorting them to treatment areas.
• Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Preferred Experience

At least one year experience as Radiologic Technologist 

Education

• Associate's degree in Radiology Technology is required. Education requirement can be substituted by at least 10 years of related experience.
•  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. 
• Minimum education level required to be verified is Associate's degree.

Credentials

• Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist required. 
• Employees hired BEFORE 2/1/2017 MUST obtain the required ARRT Certification by 12/31/2019. Employees who have completed training at JHS may be granted a grace period of 6 months upon hire to obtain the required certification. Any new hires with external training must have the required certification at the time of hire. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity required.

Unit Specific Credential

FL-BLS

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