Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.
Summary:
Performs breast imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
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.Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate 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.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, RADIATION PROTECTION, RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL UTILIZATION TEC, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Radiology (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a full or part time, Memorial Healthcare System employee working in imaging. Other Information: Can be certified as an ARRT or ARDMS.Additional Credential Info: Can be ARRT or ARDMS
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
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