Radiologic Technologist, Full Time, Day Shift

Radiologic Technologist (AHCL)

Works closely with Director of Imaging and Radiologist to supervise and perform radiographic examinations. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department and ensures quality and continuity of patient care. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Line of Authority: Radiology Technologist - Medical Imaging Services Director

Education and Qualifications:

• One to five years experience as a staff technologist preferred.
• ARRT (R) required.
• BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required (no other cards accepted).
• Required CRT license required, fluoro permit required within 6 months of employment start date.
• Able to maintain a positive professional manner in dealing with many individuals and situations often involving stressful or difficult circumstances.
• Able to organize and maintain good follow-up.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions.
• Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital.
• Usual radiology equipment.
• This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally pull, lift, transfer, or push a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally. The employee must demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor.
• Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)

Job Roles:

• Assists physician in administering opaque media.
• Assists with performing all department functions; clerical through technical, as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs. Takes responsibility for ongoing continuing education.
• Instructs and trains ancillary personnel as necessary and assists with cross training of other x-ray personnel.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains and troubleshoots lazar printing equipment and PACS.
• Maintains patient flow and coordination of other imaging procedures. Maintains records. Shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges and profiles.
• Maintains quality control for designated area and participates in hospital-wide quality assurance program.
• Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas of the body. Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis. Produces images under difficult or special conditions. Provides safe, age appropriate care.
• Participates in On-Call assignments and work schedule changes when necessary or per the needs of the department. Performs in a multi-modality department with technical competence.
• Transports and positions patients. Provides radiation protection for self and patient.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.