Radiologic Technologist 1/ Per diem/ Flexible Shift/ X-Ray/ Jackson West Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Produces 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 a sensitivity to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Positions patients and takes required radiographs following fluoroscopic examinations.
• Adjusts equipment at appropriate angles and heights and positions patients appropriately for x-ray examinations.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed age-specific safety standards.
• Computes technical factors, on an individual patient basis, to produce radiographs of proper detail, density and contrast to ensure good quality control.
• Transports patients to and from appropriate holding areas or other assigned areas.
• Operates portable x-ray equipment, as assigned, performing chest or other examinations that must be completed at the bedside.
• Provides and uses immobilization devices as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to the age-specific needs of the patient.
• Affords assistance to radiologists or other medical specialists during fluoroscopy.
• Affords assistance to physicians in administering contrast materials.
• Maintains safety standards.
• Affords assistance to supervisors in demonstrating techniques to radiologic technology students.
• Copies pertinent clinical information from Medical Record to radiology request form.
• Utilizes appropriate HIS Computer System functions and follows through to record complete or incomplete procedure.
• Performs selected procedures in other areas of the radiology department when requested.
• Rotates within department, as required.
• 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.
• Fulfills safety standards.
• Ensures appearance of assigned radiographic room and cleanliness of equipment and accessories.
• Performs basic duties in patient care, and initiates life supporting measures for patients, if necessary.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
• Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age populations.
• Affords assistance with registration as needed with assigned duties (quick registering, welcoming patients and bringing patients to treatment area).
• Attends minimum of 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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 AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Rotates within department, as required.
• 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.
• Fulfills safety standards.
• Ensures appearance of assigned radiographic room and cleanliness of equipment and accessories.
• Performs basic duties in patient care, and initiates life supporting measures for patients, if necessary.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
• Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age populations.
• Affords assistance with registration as needed with assigned duties (quick registering, welcoming patients and bringing patients to treatment area).
• Attends minimum of 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Schedule

• On Call/Pool

Pay

• N/A