Medical Imaging Technologist

Monument Health•Deadwood, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs imaging examinations in ambulatory and acute care environments, including multi-modality procedures appropriate to the technologist’s ARRT certification level. Uses technical judgment and initiative to apply ionizing radiation and obtain diagnostic images while promoting a cooperative, professional atmosphere focused on patient care. Provides age-specific care in pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute care settings, adapting techniques and positioning as needed. Responsibilities also include preparing exam rooms, transporting patients, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling exams, educating patients about preparation, obtaining orders and paperwork, supporting records and billing, and communicating with medical staff. The technologist maintains knowledge of PACS, may share on-call duties, and may work evenings, weekends, or holidays as directed by the department leader. Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor or service staff and follows department, facility, and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited radiography technologist program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certificate.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform imaging procedures in ambulatory and acute care environments and provide age-specific patient care.
Ability to operate radiological equipment and use PACS, RIS, Vrad, and manual downtime processes.
Ability to start and maintain IV lines and prepare and administer contrast using aseptic techniques, as applicable.
Ability to safely handle and move patients using ceiling and other lifts.

Nice To Haves

ARRT Advanced CT Registry.
ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification.

Responsibilities

Documents appropriate information in patient charts.
Ensures procedures and related supplies are billed correctly.
Presents high-quality images to radiologists.
Uses required computer programs, including PACS, RIS, and Vrad, and follows manual downtime processes.
Prepares and administers the correct amount of contrast using aseptic techniques; starts and maintains IV lines when needed.
Operates radiological equipment appropriately, including patient positioning, radiation exposure and safety, quality control, image processing, and specialized protocols; plans own work.
Coordinates patient care and flow with other imaging departments.
Provides a learning environment for students completing clinical rotations.
Assists with continuing technical education for imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
Follows infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
Uses radiation-protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, appropriate exposure factors, and radiation badges, to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Schedules appointments promptly and courteously, obtains accurate information, and documents it in the patient scheduling system; provides helpful, customer-focused service in person and by telephone.
Safely handles and moves patients using ceiling and other lifts.
Maintains the department, including cleaning work areas, performing preventive maintenance, stocking supplies, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Completes injector training and documents contrast administration appropriately in patient charts, as applicable.
Reviews patient condition, history, and physician orders; consults a radiologist with questions; determines positioning and selects the correct patient from the work list.
Prepares patients and equipment for procedures and educates patients and families about procedures.
Provides professional, age-specific interactions with patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.