Rad Tech - Canal Winchester - Sports Medicine & Primary Care

OhioHealth • Canal Winchester, OH

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About The Position

The Rad Tech performs routine diagnostic radiographic studies and routine and specialized fluoroscopy studies using digital fluoroscope equipment, maintaining proficiency in these areas and providing radiation safety for patients and operators. The role positions patients and anatomical parts for optimal images, adjusts equipment and technical factors, monitors patients during procedures, evaluates images for quality, and repeats images when necessary.

The Rad Tech prepares patients by receiving procedure orders, entering information into the electronic medical record, confirming patient identity, explaining procedures, and ensuring patients are appropriately attired. The role also starts IBS and draws up medications. Additional duties include supporting electronic imaging, processing images for interpretation, importing and burning CDs, performing quality-control tests on X-ray equipment, and working with radiography students under program guidelines.

As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency. The position is in the Sports Med Canal Winchester Health Center and works a day shift for 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved accredited radiography program.
• Registered with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• Hold an Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Ohio Radiologic License.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Thorough knowledge of medical imaging procedures and equipment, including proper technique and positioning.
• Knowledge of handling and administering ionizing radiation, including contrast media agents.
• Knowledge of radiographic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Superior customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor with a neat, poised appearance.
• Ability to function as a team member with limited supervision.
• Highly motivated, with effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic radiographic studies and routine and specialized fluoroscopy studies using digital fluoroscope equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in diagnostic and fluoroscopy procedures and provide radiation safety for the operator and patient.
• Position patients and anatomical parts appropriately to obtain optimal radiographs in accordance with department policy.
• Observe patients during procedures and respond to observed changes.
• Operate imaging equipment safely and adjust technical factors to obtain optimal images.
• Review images for quality, submit optimal images for interpretation, and repeat images as necessary.
• Receive procedure orders and enter necessary information into the electronic medical record.
• Greet patients, confirm their identity, explain procedures, and ensure they are appropriately attired with necessary clothing and jewelry removed.
• Start IBS and draw up medications.
• Assume electronic imaging technician duties when necessary; process images for interpretation and import and burn CDs.
• Perform quality-control tests on X-ray equipment and make adjustments as necessary.
• Work with students enrolled in a radiography program under program guidelines.
• Perform job duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed