Radiologic Special Procedures Technologist, Full-Time Monday–Friday, Evenings, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Jackson Health System

Department : Jackson Memorial Hospital - Radiology Special Procedures

Address : 1611 NW 12 th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details : Schedule:
Full-Time Monday-Friday, Evenings, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
On-Call: Weekdays 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Weekends, 24-hour on-call coverage

Why Jackson:

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

The Radiologic Special Procedure Technologist is responsible for use of complex radiographic equipment in completing specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures such as angiography, vessel embolization, chemo-infusions, etc.

Responsibilities

- Performs specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures and operates specialized equipment.
- Prepares sterile fields and proper equipment for specialized procedures.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed age-specific safety standards.
- Detects and reports to supervisor any malfunction of the equipment and accessories.
- Makes decisions using own best judgment on matters, when supervisor is unavailable.
- Communicates with and reassures patients.
- Performs basic duties in patient care, assuming care of physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.
- Initiates life-supporting measures for patients, if necessary. Performs functions while maintaining a sensitivity to the age-specific needs of the patient.
- Provides and uses immobilization devices, as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to age-specific needs of the patient.
- Assists physicians in administering contrast materials.
- Develops films and adjusts automatic film processing equipment as the workload demands.
- Takes required films with proper techniques, timing, and positioning, to ensure good quality control.
- Participates in the instruction of radiologic technology students and residents by demonstrating techniques used in various highly technical procedures and assists in student performance evaluations.
- Utilizes appropriate HIS Computer System functions and follows through to record complete or incomplete procedures.
- Completes laboratory records and reports.
- Copies pertinent clinical information from Medical Record to radiology request form.
- Receives on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attends department in-service programs to learn the use of new equipment and/or advanced techniques.
- Participates in routine duties, including performance of less specialized procedures, cleaning of equipment and rooms, and daily maintenance of area.
- Participates in scheduling, stocking and reordering of supplies, equipment repairs and/or work orders for repairs.
- Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age populations.
- Assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the information needed to identify the patient's requirements.
- Reviews quarterly CQI Report in section meetings and contributes ideas for Quality Improvement.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology Technology is required. 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.

Skill

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 all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Credentials

Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist is 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 and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

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.