Radiologic Technologist - PRN

The Radiologic Technician will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic imaging equipment and related components.

• Produce high quality radiographs by using proper positioning and immobilization techniques.

• Set appropriate exposure factors to produce high quality films.

• Determine when repeats are required.

• Assure permanent film identification by using lead markers.

• Identify each radiograph/image with proper and permanent patient data.

• Follow correct procedures in regard to warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.

• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.

• Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

• Explain exam to patients/parents.

• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

• Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.

• Shield patients whenever possible.

• Practice personal radiation safety .

• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to manager .

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

• Maintain A.R.R.T . certification

• Biennially update nCPR certification

• Complete mandatory annual reviews

• Attend seminars and in-services

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things