Radiology Tech (PRN)

Job Description Salary: Pay commensurate with experience. Hours: Sun - Sat., Varies. No Supervisory Responsibilities. No Travel. JOB SUMMARY: To operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs of the Body for diagnostic purposes as directed by radiologists. Minimum Job Qualifications: Education: Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training program that is AMA approved and meets the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or its equivalent. Experience: At least one year of radiology experience is preferred, but a less experienced applicant would be considered. License/Certifications: Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must be a graduate. CPR certification. Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, general business hours. On-call, evening, weekend, and holiday work required as necessary. Essential Functions: Properly identify all patients prior to exam. Serve all patients that are referred to the department for radiologic examination. Position patient on examination table and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified body areas requested by physician. Properly acquire images that comply with departmental standards of high quality. Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Move X‑ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocol. Operate mobile X‑ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients' bedside. Knowledge of improvement process plan. Must be reliable for "on call" status. Comply with charging process and make appropriate changes when necessary. Document and submit all pertinent clinical information to the radiologist prior to the patient leaving the department. Follow all department routines for exams and document reasons for not following the routine views. Scan and document all medications and allergies in Meditech as required by policy. Knowledge of all special procedures in area. Exhibit a pleasant disposition and maintain a professional attitude in the workplace. Show willingness to cross‑train and strive to continually improve or develop skills. Knowledge of PACS system and how to operate, make appropriate changes prior to sending to the radiologist, and make CDs. Actively look for other duties to perform when patient volumes are down. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (e.g., flu shot). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption. Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work. Criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer. Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy. Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC