Radiology Technologist

Radiologic Technologist - Mammo, Ultrasound or CT preferred

Huron, SDRadiology

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Reports To: Director of Diagnostic Services

Status: 80 hours a pay period

Shift: Days with rotating call

Job Schedule: Varies

Weekly Hours: 40 hours

Pay: HRMC offers a competitive salary.

*New Graduates welcome to apply!

Position Purpose:

Provides patient services using imaging modalities including radiography and other modalities such as ultrasound, mammography, or CT as needed. Administers roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients; operates X ray equipment; processes images; prepares examination room, equipment, supplies, and medications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Thoroughly explains procedure to patient; addresses and responds to any patient concerns about the procedure and equipment.
• Injects contrast media or assists with injections under the direction/supervision of the Radiologist or other physician.
• Produces images of diagnostic quality consistently. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality before referring to radiologist.
• Competent in collimation, patient and equipment positioning, cone adjustment, exposure factors; proper voltage.
• Complete all consent forms for interventional exams, pregnancy forms, time outs for interventional exams, time in and time outs for observation patients and discharge instructions.
• Carefully assesses the age-related variances for x-ray patients in techniques, amount of radiation, positioning, etc., for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values:
• Respectful-We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged-We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available-We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent-We value knowledge, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful-We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

Other Job Duties:

• Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values.
• Promotes and maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, health care personnel and the facility.
• Assists in the orientation and development of personnel and students according to department needs and as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledgeable of radiation safety for self and others; wears protective clothing and uses enclosures; minimizes radiation to patient with shielding devices; uses proper care in fluoroscopic procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and additional training in Ultrasound, Mammography or CT preferred. Additional training or qualifying experience in multiple modalities is desired and/or willingness to cross-train. Must be ARRT registered.
• Physical stamina requisite to move and manipulate the equipment used in the several modalities.
• Must pass background check and any other relevant onboarding.
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA and other related guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assumes personal responsibility to complete all required competencies, certifications, annual HealthStream education and SQSS tasks within the assigned timeframes.
• Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Participates in in-services, educational programs, department meetings (attend a minimum of 80% of department meetings per year), and mandatory meetings.
• Reviews and complies with general hospital and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations including CMS/OIG and other compliance and industry standards.