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Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital – Radiology
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full Time, Days
Why Jackson:
Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial – located in the heart of the City of Miami – has been ground zero for some of the world’s greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We’ve grown into one of the nation’s largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world’s most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Position Summary
Radiology Support Associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the age of their patients; demonstrate knowledge of growth and development; access data reflective of the patients status; and identify each patient’ requirements relative to age specific needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares patient, equipment and supplies procedure room before and after each indicated exam. Possesses and maintains understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age groups. Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the information needed to identify the patient’s requirement relative to age specific needs. Maintains a clean, safe, aesthetically pleasing work environment. Disposes of trash, sharps and lined in assigned manner at the conclusion of their shift. Uses the Hospital Information system and confirms all inpatients location via phone prior to arranging or transporting the patient to the radiology department. Transports patients to and from Radiology Department Holding Areas and other assigned areas. Assists patients to and from the Radiology Department while maintaining the patient privacy. Directs visitors and patients to appropriate areas. Adheres to the Standards of Excellence at all times. Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times including confidentially of information, according to the administrative policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Shall be CPR certified. Follows appropriate infection control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions. Adheres to the departmental dress code. Assists co-workers as members of the health care team and perform other related work as required. Rotates within department, as required. Participates in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, etc. Participates in quality improvement activities to insure continuous improvement of services provided. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Education
High School diploma is required.
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
License/Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Life Support Certification Requirements
BLS ACLS PALS NRP
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
