Radiology Support Associate, Part Time, Evenings, 7:00pm-7:30am, Sat & Sunday or Friday & Saturday

Radiology Support Associate

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Radiology Support Associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the age of their patients; demonstrate knowledge of growth and development; access data reflective of the patient's status; and identify each patient' requirements relative to age specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, equipment and supplies procedure room before and after each indicated exam.
• Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age groups.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the information needed to identify the patient's requirement relative to age specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, aesthetically pleasing work environment.
• Disposes of trash, sharps and lined in assigned manner at the conclusion of their shift.
• Uses the Hospital Information system and confirms all inpatients location via phone prior to arranging or transporting the patient to the radiology department.
• Transports patients to and from Radiology Department Holding Areas and other assigned areas.
• Assists patients to and from the Radiology Department while maintaining the patient privacy.
• Directs visitors and patients to appropriate areas.
• Adheres to the Standards of Excellence at all times.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times including confidentially of information, according to the administrative policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Shall be CPR certified.
• Follows appropriate infection control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
• Adheres to the departmental dress code.
• Assists co-workers as members of the health care team and perform other related work as required.
• Rotates within department, as required.
• Participates in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, etc.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services provided.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

High School diploma is required.

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. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

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 and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

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.