Radiologic Technologist 1, Radiology, Part-Time, Nights

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Facility Address: Jackson Memorial Hospital -Radiology ER Trauma

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

Shift Details: Part-Time Nights, 11:00 pm - 9:30 am rotating weekends

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 areas using x-ray equipment in emergency rooms, clinics, or hospital settings while maintaining age-specific patient sensitivity.
• Positions patients and obtains required radiographs following fluoroscopic examinations.
• Adjusts x-ray equipment angles and heights and positions patients appropriately for examinations.
• Provides radiation protection according to prescribed age-specific safety standards.
• Computes technical factors for each patient to ensure radiographs have proper detail, density, and contrast.
• Transports patients to and from holding areas or other assigned locations.
• Operates portable x-ray equipment to perform bedside chest or other required examinations.
• Provides and applies immobilization devices as needed while adhering to age-specific safety standards.
• Assists radiologists or other medical specialists during fluoroscopic procedures.
• Assists physicians in administering contrast materials.
• Maintains all required safety standards.
• Assists supervisors in demonstrating techniques to radiologic technology students.
• Copies pertinent clinical information from the medical record to radiology request forms.
• Utilizes appropriate HIS computer system functions and records complete or incomplete procedures.
• Performs selected procedures in other radiology areas when requested.
• Rotates within the department as required.
• Receives on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attends in-service programs to learn new equipment and advanced techniques.
• Follows all infection control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
• Maintains the appearance of assigned radiographic rooms and ensures equipment and accessories are cleaned.
• Performs basic patient care duties and initiates life-supporting measures when necessary.
• Complies with all safety rules, departmental regulations, hospital protocols, and procedure standards.
• Maintains understanding of growth and development principles for patients across all age groups.
• Assists registration staff with duties such as quick registering, welcoming patients, and escorting patients to treatment areas.
• Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

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

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.