Radiologic Technologist

Overview

Jackson North Medical Center

Department:
Radiology Diagnostic

Address: 160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169

Shift details:
Full Time, 12:00pm to 8:30pm

Summary:

Radiologic Technologist 1 is responsible for the 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.

• Produce radiographs of chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and other areas by use of x-ray equipment in an emergency room, clinic or hospital area in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining sensitivity to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Position patients and take required radiographs following fluoroscopic examinations; adjust equipment at appropriate angles and heights and position patients for x-ray examinations.
• Provide radiation protection in accordance with prescribed age-specific safety standards.
• Compute technical factors on an individual patient basis to produce radiographs of proper detail, density and contrast to ensure good quality control.
• Transport patients to and from appropriate holding areas or other assigned areas.
• Operate portable x-ray equipment as assigned, performing chest or other bedside examinations.
• Provide and use immobilization devices as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to the age-specific needs of the patient.
• Assist radiologists or other medical specialists during fluoroscopy; assist physicians in administering contrast materials.
• Maintain safety standards and assist supervisors in demonstration of techniques to radiologic technology students.
• Copy pertinent clinical information from Medical Record to radiology request form; utilize appropriate HIS computer system functions to record complete or incomplete procedures.
• Perform selected procedures in other areas of the radiology department when requested; rotate within department as required.
• Receive on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attend department in-service programs to learn new equipment and techniques.
• Follow infection control policies and universal precautions; maintain appearance of radiographic room and cleanliness of equipment and accessories.
• Perform basic duties in patient care and initiate life-support measures if necessary; comply with safety rules, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of growth and development principles for patients in all age populations.
• Assist with registration duties as needed (quick registering, welcoming patients and guiding them to treatment areas).
• Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Associate's degree in Radiology Technology is required. Any employee performing Point of Care and testing in Operating Room, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi-ER, Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology areas must have the educational degree verified at time of hire. Minimum education level required to be verified is an Associate's degree.

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. Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures as required by the nursing area.

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…