Radiology Tech / Nuclear Med Tech | Per Diem

Radiology Tech / Nuclear Med Tech | Per Diem

Under the immediate supervision of the Medical Imaging Supervisor the Radiology Technologist, is responsible for conducting routine X-Ray/CT procedures and ensuring all Physician and customer needs are met through clinical and administrative tasks.

Perform X-Rays:

• Operates all fixed and Portable Radiographic Equipment
• Performs all Trauma Protocols
• Able to assess plan and provide individualized care for patients taking into account the mental status development and physical needs of each patient based on age
• Performs all Fluoro produres
• Performs all OR Procedures

CT:

• Performs CT scan procedures per CT Procedure Manual / Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, and administers first aid/CPR
• Assist patients on and off the table
• Prepares and calculates appropriate dosage and/or administers contrast media ie orally, IV, rectally
• Starts Intravenous lines and administers IV Contrast
• Assists the Radiologist in biopsies, abscess drainages and other procedure
• Performs daily safety warmup and quality control check on CT equipment

PACS:

• Ensures all computed and digital images are properly archived on Synapse
• Scan Documents in a timely manner
• Trouble shoot as needed
• Push images to other Hospitals
• Burn Cd's/and enter Tech notes into each exam completed

HIS/RIS:

• Ensures timely reporting of exams
• Charges exams correctly
• Prints Schedules and checks Patient orders
• Confirms patient identity with two identifier

Organizational Expectations:

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.
• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Familiarity with computer and other business machine

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an A.M.A approved school of Radiologic Technology
• 1 year of Experience required. Clinical Rotations will be considered
• Must be Registered with the ARRT. RT required. NM required. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Must be registered with the New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

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