Radiography Technologist, Staff Relief
Company: Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Radiography Technologist, Staff Relief - Flex, JDCH: Diagnostic
Radiology - Hollywood, FL --;--; Summary:Performs various imaging
procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization. --; Detailed responsibilities:--- Reviews patient
history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding
procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding
and cooperation.--- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast
media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient
condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as
appropriate.--- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects
appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements
safety standards and performs appropriate quality control
procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports
equipment malfunctions as necessary.--- Positions patient and
performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies
issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to
resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and
repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.--- Charges
appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes
appropriate exam codes. Competencies and skills:Essential:---
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards
of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a
commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER
SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly
addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving
concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to
build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.---
ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific
assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for
own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts
constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the
accomplishment of team and organizational goals.--- RESPONDING TO
CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive
manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction
calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job
responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.--- RADIATION
PROTECTION: Provides appropriate radiation protection for self and
others during all imaging and therapeutic procedures. --- PATIENT
POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES: Performs imaging procedures on all
anatomical areas of the body. --- IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND
ARCHIVAL: Applies appropriate imaging factors, conducts image
analysis and utilizes archival techniques. --- PATIENT ASSESSMENT
AND CARE: Assesses and provides patient care prior to, during
and/or after procedures; considering medical condition, age and
diversity.--- ACCURACY: Completes work assignments within
established quality and/or quantity standards. --- PATIENT AND
FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to
patients, families, visitors and internal customers"---
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA: Prepares and administers contrast
media and monitors patient. --; --; Education:Essential:---
Accredited Program --; Education specialization:Essential:---
Radiology Credentials:Essential:--- ARRT - American Registry of
Radiology Tech--- BLS Certification--- Certified Radiologic
Technologist Education equivalent experience:Essential:--- Recent
graduates of an approved Radiography program. --; Other
information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.Required Work Experience: No prior work
experience.------Must possess an active Radiography Certificate
from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R) examination.
--; --; Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and
Stooping--;--;--; 60.00%--- Keyboard Entry--;--;--; 60.00%---
Kneeling--;--;--; 40.00%--- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or
Greater--;--;--; 60.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs
Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75
lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs
Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs
Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs
Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Reaching--;--;--; 60.00%---
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg--;--;--; 20.00%--- Repetitive Movement
Hand/Arm--;--;--; 20.00%--- Sitting--;--;--; 40.00%---
Squatting--;--;--; 40.00%--- Standing--;--;--; 60.00%---
Walking--;--;--; 60.00%--- Audible Speech--;--;--; 80.00%---
Hearing Acuity--;--;--; 80.00%--- Depth Perception--;--;--;
80.00%--- Distinguish Color--;--;--; 80.00%--- Seeing -
Far--;--;--; 80.00%--- Seeing - Near--;--;--; 80.00%--- Bio
hazardous Waste--;--;--; 60.00%--- Biological Hazards -
Respiratory--;--;--; 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Skin or
Ingestion--;--;--; 60.00%--- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids--;--;--;
60.00%--- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens--;--;--; 60.00%---
Hazardous Chemicals--;--;--; 20.00%--- Latex--;--;--; 20.00%---
Computer Monitor--;--;--; 60.00%--- Fire Risk--;--;--; 20.00%---
Moving Mechanical Parts--;--;--; 60.00%--- Needles/Sharp
Objects--;--;--; 60.00%--- Potential Electric Shock--;--;--;
20.00%--- Potential for Physical Assault--;--;--; 20.00%---
Radiation--;--;--; 40.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces--;--;--;
20.00% --;--; --;
Organizational Profile:Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is a 226
bed free-standing children's hospital in Hollywood, Broward County,
Florida located near Fort Lauderdale. The hospital is currently
undergoing a 4-story vertical expansion to double the number of
floors and to continue to meet its commitment to providing the
highest quality and safest care for children in the region.
JDCH is one of 6 hospitals that are part of Memorial Healthcare
System, the 3rd largest public health system in the country.
Memorial delivers nearly 14,000 babies per year in 3 hospitals and
has 132 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - both level 2 and 3
(the state of Florida does not yet have a separate designation for
level 4 care). JDCH has robust high-risk and congenital programs
including a US News and World Report ranked pediatric Cardiology
and Heart Surgery Program, one of only two active programs in the
state that does heart transplants. Joe DiMaggio Children's
Hospital's Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine program is also ranked
by US News and World Report as number one in Florida and is one of
the largest programs in the southeastern United States. JDCH also
has robust Neurosciences, Hematology/Oncology and other specialized
surgical programs (approximately 10,000 surgeries per year). They
also have the area's largest pediatric and neonatal transport team,
which also does mobile ECMO. JDCH serves over 375,000 children per
year from around the state. Approximately 100,000 children are
cared for in our 3 emergency rooms across the county per year.
JDCH's services continue to grow with the opening of the new
specialty center/ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach County in
2018 and a new ambulatory pavilion in Miramar, near Miami-Dade
County which will open in 2021.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers resources for academic
pursuits, spanning from clinical research to basic science
investigation via affiliations with nearby universities and through
its Pediatric Institute for Discovery and Innovation (PIDI). Joe
DiMaggio Children's Hospital has an established pediatric residency
program and deep relationships with other hospital providers and
universities.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital combines leading-edge clinical
excellence with a child- and family-friendly environment that
emphasizes the Power of Play. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services - delivered
with kindness, dedication and compassion.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be
construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is
intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees within this classification.
Keywords: Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital, Hollywood , Radiography Technologist, Staff Relief , Healthcare , Hollywood, Florida
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