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".
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:- Certified and registered in radiography or radiation therapy by the ARRT – must maintain certification and registration at all times.
- Certified and registered in nuclear medicine technology by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) – must maintain certification and registration at all times.
- Possess a current Florida State License as a General Radiographer.
- Must either be Cross- 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: Cape Canaveral Hospital
Primary Location: United States – Florida – Brevard County – Cocoa Beach
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift Times: Variable
Job Level: Associate
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