Radiography Technologist, Part Time
Company: Memorial Hospital West
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Radiography Technologist, Part Time - Days, MHW: Diagnostic
Radiology - Pembroke Pines, 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: Memorial Hospital West
opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of
western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the
busiest and most technologically advanced in the region. Memorial
Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include: ---
Medical and Surgical Services --- Adult and Pediatric Emergency
Departments --- Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute ---
Memorial Cancer Institute --- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program,
including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous
transplant unit --- Memorial Neuroscience Institute --- Memorial
Rehabilitation Institute --- Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
--- The Family Birthplace --- Women's Services Truven Health
Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital
West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and
the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group
with an "A" Ranking for Patient Safety. 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 West, Pembroke Pines , Radiography Technologist, Part Time , Healthcare , Pembroke Pines, Florida
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