Hancock Regional Hospital - Greenfield, IN
posted 21 days ago
About the position
The position involves performing and monitoring diagnostic radiology procedures as per written protocols requested by physician's orders, with modifications as necessary based on Radiologist or Radiology Assistant preferences. The role requires adherence to established organizational and departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality assessment, and safety protocols. The individual will assist Radiologists, Radiology Assistants, and other healthcare providers, and must be capable of interacting with patients across all age groups, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The position also entails maintaining a safe working environment, being available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, and assisting lead technologists in cost containment and quality improvement recommendations. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities such as screening, positioning, instructing, and explaining procedures to patients, producing high-quality diagnostic images, charging exams in the ITS system, and performing quality assurance testing while maintaining a clean working environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform and monitor diagnostic radiology procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order.
- Adhere to established organizational and departmental policies and safety protocols.
- Assist Radiologists, Radiology Assistants, and other providers.
- Interact with patients of all ages as required by department patient population.
- Maintain a safe working environment throughout the facility.
- Be available for on-call and call-back responsibilities as required.
- Assist lead technologists in cost containment and quality improvement recommendations.
- Order and maintain supplies from vendors and CSR.
- Screen, position, instruct, and explain procedures to patients, including follow-up assessments.
- Select proper factors, exposures, and sequences for equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Charge exams in the ITS system properly.
- Assist with taken, logged, billed, and completed logs.
- Perform other duties as assigned in a team atmosphere.
- Supervise and evaluate students.
- Perform quality assurance testing and maintain a clean working environment.
- Use sterile technique as required.
- Assist with sedations as required.
- Assist with invasive special procedures within the DIS department as required.
Requirements
- Possess knowledge of diagnostic radiology equipment and pre-exam screening requirements within 3 months of hire date.
- Computer literate with the ability to understand PACS, CR/DR, HIS/RIS systems.
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
- Possess knowledge of cross-section anatomy.
- Ability to critique images against measurable criteria established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
- Capable of independent judgment without direct supervision for technical details.
- IV insertion competency if applicable.
- Ability to administer IV/oral contrast as directed by Radiologist if applicable.
- Knowledge and ability to work with providers in DIS special procedure exams.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting.
- Certification in Radiology or related field.
- Familiarity with patient care protocols and safety standards.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Continuing education opportunities
