Medical Imaging Technologist

Radiology Technologist

Performs imaging examinations for both ambulatory or acute care environments. Performing multi-modality procedures based on ARRT certification level, utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care. The Technologist is required to work with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute care; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations. The Technologist is responsible for exam room presentation, patient transportation, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling radiology exams, educating patients on exam prep instructions, obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records, billing, and communicating with Medical Staff as requested. Technologist will obtain and maintain the knowledge needed for the PACS. The Technologist may share on call duties. Depending on the needs of the care environment may be responsible for evenings, weekends and holidays as directed by the department leader. The Technologist reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate. The Technologist follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility and the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Documents appropriate information in patients' charts.
• Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Able to start and maintain IV lines
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge to operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting, patient positioning, principles of radiation exposure/ safety, quality control, image processing, specialized protocols and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Will work as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
• Monument Health is a teaching organization; all radiology technologists will provide a learning environment for the students completing their clinical rotation.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks and to assist with the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Understands and uses radiologic safety to minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and monitored by radiation badges.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously. Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system. . Has positive attitude and customer service mind set. Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
• Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
• Participates in upkeep of department, i.e., cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
• As appropriate, prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Documents appropriately in patients chart. Completed injector training.
• Reviews patient's condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions. Determines proper positioning and selects correct patient from work list.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure. Educates the patient and/ or family regarding the procedure to be performed. Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies

Graduate - Accredited Radiography Technologist Program

ASRT Certificate - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Preferred:

ARRT Advanced CT Registry

ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification

Job Category: Diagnostics

Job Family: Technical Radiology

Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type: Regular

60 Monument Health Lead Deadwood Hospital

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.