Rad Tech, Full-Time, Nights, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. The Rad Tech demonstrates competency in a wide range of complex procedures including ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, and pacing lab. They also perform all critical care procedures and demonstrate competency in arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies. The role requires the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems, obtain nursing assessments when nursing is unavailable, and make appropriate judgments regarding patient care. The Rad Tech is responsible for quality checking images, documenting information in PACS or EPIC, restarting and programming IVACs, responding to codes and emergencies, and staying updated on departmental changes. They promote patient care and safety, ensure smooth workflow, maintain equipment, foster good relationships, and assist staff during shortages. The Rad Tech informs patients and families of delays, operates the PACS system, and strives to achieve patient satisfaction. This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Requirements

Completion of accredited radiology program
No Experience Required
ARRT Registered
SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
CPR
Customer service skills
Teamwork skills
Proficient computer skills (word processing)
Data entry
PACS
EMR

Nice To Haves

In Lieu Of Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, pacing lab.
Performs all critical care procedures.
Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems.
Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable.
Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care.
Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions.
Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.
Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read.
Demonstrates the ability to restart, program and release air from patient IVAC's
Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility.
Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials.
Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships.
Solves personnel problems with related areas.
Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time.
Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).
Writes additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed.
Arrives patient and charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed, end exam.
Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time.
Adds surgical charges when needed.
Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health.
Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.