Department : Jackson Memorial Hospital
Address : 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details : Full Time, Nights
Why Jackson:
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.
Position Summary
Radiology Supervisors are responsible for supervision of a diagnostic section such as angiocardiography, neuroradiology or an emergency or clinic area in a large and diversified radiology department. Emphasis of the work is on scheduling, coordinating and technically supervising the work of a group of technologists and instructing both radiology students and technologists being trained in more difficult work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises the work of Radiologic Technologists 1 and 2. Coordinates scheduling of patient flow and completes daily log of activities. Coordinates scheduling of technologists. Trains new technologists according to department protocol. Assists staff as needed with in-service training. Participates in instruction of Radiology Residents. Coordinates daily assignments with medical staff. Assists in supervising Dark-room, Medical Surgical Attendant, and/or Clerical Staff assigned to his/her area. Assists the technologists with more difficult processes or patients, while adhering to the safety standards particular to the age-specific needs of the patients. Evaluates technical quality of results and assists in resolving technical or administrative problems. Orders supplies and maintains inventory adequate for unit. Detects equipment problems and initiates repairs according to department protocol. Approves leave of subordinate staff. Counsels technologists on work related matters. Recommends promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions. Acts as clinical instructor for the program in Radiologic Technology. Devotes a minimum of 25% of his/her time providing students with appropriate and adequate clinical instruction/supervision and evaluation of the level of student clinical competency. Evaluates subordinate technologists' work performance. Participates in, or acts as, a committee member of the Quality Assurance Program. Reviews, signs and processes timecards for department coordinator of payroll processing. Performs diagnostic studies in the absence of a staff technologist or as the work load demands and maintains safety standards particular to the age-specific needs of the patient. Uses and supervises the use of the H.I.S. Computer system. Responsible for daily work list. Implements new diagnostic studies into the system for scheduling and billing. Initiates all bids and forwards written recommendations for purchases. Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures. Shall be certified in CPR. 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. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Radiology Technology required.
Experience
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Supervisory experience is required.
License/Certification
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 (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification with at least 6 months validity required.
Life Support Certification Requirements
BLS ACLS PALS NRP
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