Rad Tech PT

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on scheduled shifts including operating imaging equipment. Rotates regularly through surgery cases in order to acquire the skills and proficiency necessary to attain level III status. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments. Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists. Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts. Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model. Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol. Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner. Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunctions to manager/Bio-med. Manages and coordinates the activities of the Diagnostic Imaging Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care. Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and utilization of computers, including completion of exam data entry.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
Registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist; and maintain active registry status.
Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice - Participates in professional society (i.e., ISRT or SCD)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing body is American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on scheduled shifts including operating imaging equipment.
Rotates regularly through surgery cases in order to acquire the skills and proficiency necessary to attain level III status.
Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.
Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts.
Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model.
Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol.
Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.
Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunctions to manager/Bio-med.
Manages and coordinates the activities of the Diagnostic Imaging Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care.
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and utilization of computers, including completion of exam data entry.