Radiology Tech Wknd Option

About the Role

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and others of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and others of diverse backgrounds.
• Moves, positions, and manipulates radiographic equipment to complete requested procedures safely.
• Performs direct patient care duties within the technologist's scope of practice, including monitoring patient condition, transporting patient, and using proper infection control techniques.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks. Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Cross-trains into advanced modalities as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma
• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience [Preferred]
• One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers
• Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray producing equipment, if applicable per facility
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval
• Patient care skills to care for Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
• Must be able to independently perform radiographic procedures to departmental standards
• Demonstrates ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively
• Ability to learn and use radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radnet, PACS, etc.
• Maintain responsibility for all required registries and licenses to perform Diagnostic Imaging
• Responsible to maintain all required continuing and annual education
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Radiological Procedures/Positions
• Ability to determine appropriate technical factors
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
• Adult/and child/infant CPR [Required]
• Ability to perform radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
• Knowledge of communication styles and constant deployment of proper engagement behaviors when encountering patients, staff, and physicians
• This position requires knowledge of the use of computerized and radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures in a manner consistent with minimal radiation exposure and maximum image quality
• The ability to communicate and receive instructions, verbally and written and carry them out as directed
• Must be able to operate radiographic equipment and work with electrical and radiant energy
• Comprehensive knowledge of general radiographic procedures
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care that addressed the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age appropriate needs to the patient population served within the department
• Associate [Preferred]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• 1+ year experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program
• Registered Technologist – Radiography (RT(R) (ARRT)) [Required]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Compensation

• Base pay: $24.45 - $45.46/hr

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

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