Radiology Technologist - Beloit Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Beloit Clinic is looking to add a Radiology Technologist to our Team!

• Shift: 1st & 2nd combination
• Schedule: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm (8-hour shifts within this window)
• Hours per week: 32
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: Beloit Clinic Radiology

Provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician. Performs radiographic and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a physician. Applies principles of radiation protection. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality. Exercises professional judgement in the performance of procedures. Provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures.

• Performs diagnostic radiographic services
• Greets customers in a friendly, but professional manner
• Ensures proper patient and image identification
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment
• Position's patients
• Immobilizes patients as necessary
• Selects and/or calculates exposure factors according to age specific guidelines
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others
• Evaluates radiographs for technical quality
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department QA including equipment
• Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, repeat/reject information, quality improvement projects, etc.
• Sometimes requires working irregular hours
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area ensuring the work area is net, orderly, stocked, and maintains a safe work environment
• Supervises, assists, instructs, and communicates effectively with radiology students
• Demonstrates the ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to position Interacts in a positive, responsible, and cooperative manner with patients, physicians, соworkers, and managers
• Attends mandatory safety training sessions and adheres to Beloit Health System and OSHA safety requirements
• Ensures security of PHI.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and employee information and records, Beloit Health System financial information and business practices
• Maintains acceptable levels of initiative and productivity
• Cross trained for a minimum of a second location within the health system based upon department needs
• Performs phlebotomy on patients by the appropriate method, using aseptic techniques
• Properly identifies patients prior to phlebotomy with two means of identification
• Properly labels all specimens with required information at patient's side. Hand labels tubes with two identifiers if labels are not available. Initials tube label and includes specific collection time. Instructs patient on proper collection procedures
• Assists in aspects of patient care including transportation and PACs processing
• Provides input for equipment and supply decisions
• Detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions
• Performs clerical, scheduling, and filing functions
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program
• Maintains 12 ECE hours per year or 24 ECE hours every two years as required by ARRT

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registered. Licensed in the state you work
• CRP certified
• Self-motivated and maintains acceptable levels of initiative and productivity
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to problem solve and function independently
• Institutional commitment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Reporting Relationship: Director/Manager of Medical Imaging
• Must adhere to established health system and Medical Imaging department policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients
• Clinical advisement is received from the Radiologist and physicians

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.