Radiology Technologist, Full Time Nights

Radiology Technologist, Full-Time Nights

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• 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

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Location: Shawnee Mission Campus

Responsible for performing radiographic imaging procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Positions, moves, and assists patients to ensure accurate imaging results. This role performs clerical duties and provides basic patient care within the scope of practice and departmental standards. In addition, this position adheres to compliance plans and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies.

Work Hours/Shifts: Full-Time Nights

3 x 12 Hour Shifts

Sat, Sun, Mon 1900-0630

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

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.

Ability to follow basic radiation safety concepts of time, distance and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patient and staff.

Performs radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images that meet department standards.

Positions patients and equipment, selecting technical factors to produce radiographic images safely and in a timely manner.

Performs imaging with correct patient demographic and examination information.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.

Assists patients during procedures, ensuring their comfort, safety, and privacy, in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma

Previous Radiologic Technologist experience

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 EPIC, 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

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

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate

Bachelor's

1+ year experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program

Registered Technologist Radiography RT(R)(ARRT)) Required, Kansas LRT required

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required

Pay Range: $24.24 - $45.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.