Description
Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables is a 55-bed freestanding long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located less than 4 miles from downtown Coral Gables and surrounded by many shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.
Essential Functions
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Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
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Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
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Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
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Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
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Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
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Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
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Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
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Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
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Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
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Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
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Postprocess images and data
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Verify archival storage of exam data
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Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
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Identify and respond to emergency situations
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Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
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Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
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Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
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Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
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Provide optimal patient care
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
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Must read, write and speak fluent English
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Must have good and regular attendance
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
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Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
Licenses/Certification
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The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
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Current BLS certification
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State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed
Experience
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One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred
