Department: Radiology

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

Shift details: Full Time, Days

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

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.

Duties & 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. Shall be BLS certified. 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.

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.

Experience

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

License/Certification

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 (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification with at least 6 months validity required.

Life Support Certification Requirements

BLS ACLS PALS NRP 

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.