Radiography Technologist, Part Time
Company: Memorial Hospital Miramar
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Radiography Technologist, Part Time - Flex, MHM: Diagnostic
Radiology - Miramar, 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.--- Takes on call shift responsibilities as
required by the department. 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--- BLS American Heart E-Card 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 required.------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: When the City of Miramar was
founded back in 1955, fewer than 200 people lived there. Today,
it's home to 200,000 residents who can call upon Memorial Hospital
Miramar when they need outstanding compassionate care. With 178
beds, Memorial Hospital Miramar includes 162 acute-care beds, a
16-bed Level II NICU, and The Family Birthplace, which has welcomed
nearly 30,000 babies into the world since the hospital opened in
2005. Services also include: --- Cardiac Telemetry Unit --- Imaging
Services --- Intensive Care --- Women's Services --- Adult and
Pediatric Emergency Departments --- Joe DiMaggio Children's
Hospital Pediatric Therapy Services --- [U18] Sports Medicine for
athletes 18 and younger --- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
Memorial Hospital Miramar has been named by Truven Health Analytics
and Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the nation's 100 Top
Hospitals, and has won the Guardian of Excellence Award from HCAHPS
Press Ganey every year since 2008. 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: Memorial Hospital Miramar, Hollywood , Radiography Technologist, Part Time, Other , Hollywood, Florida
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