CT Scan Technologist, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Memorial Hospital

Department : Jackson Memorial Hospital - Radiology CT scan

Address : 1611 NW 12 th 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.

Summary

CT Scan Technologist is responsible for dealing with computerized scans and is responsible for use of complex equipment in completing specialized diagnostic studies. Incumbents work closely with physicians during lengthy procedures requiring precise timing and coordination of equipment and are under general supervision by supervisors who check procedures for technical quality and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Operates highly sophisticated and intricate x-ray equipment.
• Performs specialized diagnostic procedures utilizing computers to visualize parts and organs of the body.
• Performs dynamic and other specialized scans of the head, chest, spine, abdomen, extremities as ordered, utilizing the correct windows and levels for each specific scan to ensure good quality control.
• Perform specialized diagnostic procedures such as biopsy drainage studies and prepares sterile fields.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Takes scout views when needed.
• Assists physicians when needed.
• Follows protocol for computer start-up and shut down.
• Reviews patient charts for laboratory results and allergies, when scan is ordered with contrast.
• Checks patient identification band before transporting a patient; before injecting a patient; when taking over for another technologist and before the scan is performed.
• On outpatients' by checking the same as inpatients and asking for birthday and checking patient's clinic card when in question.
• Provides and uses immobilization devices as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to age-specific needs of the patient.
• Injects contrast material, when approved by radiologist according to departmental protocol.
• Practices Universal Precautions (when injecting contrast material) and utilizes protective measures.
• Assists physicians in administering contrast materials.
• Develops films and adjusts automatic film processing equipment as the workload demands.
• Communicates with and reassures patients. Performs basic patient care functions, assuming care of physical and psychological needs of patient during the procedure, as it relates to their age-specific needs.
• Initiates life supporting measures for patients if necessary.
• Provides holiday coverage as required.
• Knowledge of HIS computer system, utilizing appropriate computer functions and follow through to record complete and incomplete procedures.
• Detects and reports to supervisor any malfunction of the equipment and accessories and/or enters information into down time logbook.
• Completes laboratory records and reports.
• Copies pertinent clinical information from Medical Record to radiology request form.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
• 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.
• Follows appropriate infection control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
• Reviews the CQI Quarterly report in the monthly section meeting 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.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Graduation from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with additional training in CT is required.

Skill

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. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. 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.

Credentials

Valid Florida State license as a Radiology Technologist is required. Employees hired BEFORE 2/1/2017 must obtain the required ARRT certification by 12/31/2017. Employees hired AFTER 2/1/2017 who have completed training at JHS MUST obtain their required certification within six months of hire. 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

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

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.