Description
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Being committed to the Health First I CARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; Being engaged and contributing to a positive and productive work environment; Producing quality images; Following all HF, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner; Mentoring the technical development of co?workers and students within a team concept; Flexibility to move from CT to another modality at a moment's notice to meet department needs; Rotate through each modality on a regularly scheduled basis to maintain required experience and skill level for each modality (minimum of 25% of work time per modality); Must cross?train to another modality to meet the needs of the department.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm:
* Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
* Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on ?Every Patient / Every Time?.
* Perform ?time out? process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
* Adhere to the ALARA principles of radiation safety.
* Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies.
* Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
* Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate.
* Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
* Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
* Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
* Accurately complete all required documentation/forms ? written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS.
* Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
* Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources.
* Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards.
* Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique.
* Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
* Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
* Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
* Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
* Attend staff meetings/in?services as required. Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
* Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist's scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Stewardship:
* Utilize supplies/equipment with care in a safe, proficient and cost effective manner
* Ensure computer data is appropriately entered for each procedure, ? charged completely and appropriately for all procedure(s) performed and supplies used.
* Demonstrate effective time management skills
* Complete jobs/tasks in a timely and concise manner.
* Willingly assist in other areas of the department and hospital or act as a Health First representative when needed to do so.
* Utilize Kronos time clock system properly; report to work area on time and follow break and lunch policies.
* Maintain flexibility, adapt to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume
Customer Experience:
* Communicate effectively with customers (patients, LIP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) using excellent customer relation skills at all times.
* Provide appropriate pre and post procedure education to each patient.
* Respond appropriately to patient/family concerns or complaints.
* Demonstrate sensitivity to patient privacy and dignity.
* Practices the ?I?CARE PROMISE?
* I ? I will Introduce myself and my role
* C ? I will Clarify what I will be doing
* A ? I will Ask if there are any questions
* R ? I will Respond with information and concern
* E ? I will go the Extra mile ?
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
* Certified and registered in radiography or radiation therapy by the ARRT ? must maintain certification and registration at all times or
* Certified and registered in nuclear medicine technology by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) ? must maintain certification and registration at all time
* Possess a current Florida State License as a General Radiographer
* Must either be Crossed?Trained in CT or successfully complete a formal education program CT that meets the ARRT's structured education requirement and clinical experience requirement.
* Advanced ARRT (CT) examination obtained within two (2) years of hire/transfer
* Prior CT experience preferred.
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
* Computer?related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift.
* Able to move, lift, or position patients as required.
* Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
* Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts.
* Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day.
* Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
* Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment.
* Able to respond to life threatening situations.
* Ability to multi?task.
* Demonstrate critical thinking, problem?solving and decision?making skills.
* Exhibit professional code of conduct and ethical principles.
* Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to relate well to all customers.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST:
The Competency Assessment/Skills Checklist should be kept in the individual department and a copy submitted with the annual performance review to Associate Relations.
Job :
Radiology
Organization :
Viera Hospital Inc
Primary Location :
United States? Florida ? Brevard County? Viera
Schedule :
Per Diem
Shift Times :
Variable
Job Level :
Associate
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