Technologist

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Performs a variety of imaging procedures, including MRI procedures, and is responsible forpatient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in thesuccessful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use ofequipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns to patients.
• Knowledgeable to MRI safety protocols.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patientsaccordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriatephysician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safetyand reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Takes call according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular departmenthours.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking withnurses’ stations.
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.
• Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents anddeviation.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipmentinconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric,geriatric and general population.

Professional Requirements

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties; maintains PAR levels.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in services, as scheduled.
• Attends at staff meetings, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains hospital requirements, policies and standards on confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable of local fire and safety regulations.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement(CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focusstatement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements

• TWO (2) year of MRI imaging experience.
• Advanced-level certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT).
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Proficiency with most major MRI equipment manufacturer's hardware and software.

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effective le the in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be self-directed.

Physical Demands

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion andenvironment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Why Crescent Regional?

At Crescent Regional Hospital, our goal is, and always has been, to cultivate a community of doctors,Nursing, and administrators to breathe new life into a previously dying hospital as to provide acontinuum of care for the communities of Lancaster, DeSoto, and all surrounding areas. Unwavening inour vision and determined to not just be a choice in healthcare, but the choice in healthcare we needto hire the best from the community as to give the best care for the community.

Being of relative size to the communities we serve, both in staff and structure, allows us the abilityto collaborate with and learn from one another as a means to provide treatment which is extensive,thorough, and specific to each patient. And because our internal culture is one of recognizingindividual strengths and accomplishments, everyone gets their deserved moment to shine. As members ofthe Crescent Regional Family, we build one another up because we understand when we strive, ourpatients and community thrive which perpetuates us all into excellence.

We thank you for your interest in seeking employment with Crescent Regional Hospital and look forwardto working with you when you become part of the Crescent Regional Family!