RADIOGRAPHER-CT

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Director of Radiology, the radiographer will provide technical skills in radiology and fluoroscopy. This role involves performing advanced level CT scans, cleaning work areas and equipment, transporting and transferring patients, and administering oral and IV contrast media via venipuncture. The radiographer will also schedule and prepare patients, produce radiographs to meet department standards, and provide written impression sheets for the Radiologist and ED physicians. The position requires working within multi-disciplines in the Radiology Department, developing and duplicating films, mixing chemicals, and potentially performing EKGs. Maintaining strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA, responsible equipment maintenance, and record keeping as required by regulatory entities are key aspects of this role. The radiographer will participate in overall quality assurance for the Department and actively participate in all special events. The role also includes delivering patient care and service with respect for human dignity, without discrimination, and practicing radiologic technology founded on theoretical knowledge. The radiographer will assess situations, exercise care, discretion, and judgment, assume responsibility for professional decisions, and act in the best interest of the patient. They will act as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician and respect patient privacy, revealing confidential information only as required by law or to protect welfare. Continuous improvement of knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional activities is expected.

Requirements

Degree from an AMH approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Licensed in the State of Arkansas as LRT.
RT(R) ARRT registered.
Five (5) years’ hospital experience preferred
Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to: Reaching and grasping with arms and hands
Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy
Using a keyboard to enter or transform words or data
Hearing in normal and soft tones
Ability to read and understand written English words and sentences
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English words and sentences
Ability to understand spoken English words and sentences
Ability to communicate with others by telephone and e-mail
Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and with little direct supervision in planning and organizing workload
Ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems.
Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health System
Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service
Working with confidential information
Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures
Responding to the needs of the Medical Staff consistent with hospital policy and objectives
Practice regular and punctual attendance

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years’ hospital experience

Responsibilities

Ability to perform advanced level CT, RT(R)(CT)
Cleans work area and equipment
Transports and transfers patients
Veinipuncture to administer oral and IV contrast media
Schedule and prepare patients, giving prep instructions
Produce radiographs to meet department standards
Provides a written impression sheet for the Radiologist and ED physicians
Works within multi-disciplines in the Radiology Department
Develop and duplicate films, mix chemicals
May perform EKGs
Maintains strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA
Responsible for equipment maintenance, and record keeping as required by regulatory entitles
Maintains standards required by regulatory entities
Participates in overall quality assurance for the Department
Actively participate in all special events
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.
Acts to advance the principle objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
Delivers patient care and service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, or socioeconomic status.
Practices radiologic technology founded on the theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.
Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation, diagnosis, ordering and prescribing radiologic examinations are outside the scope of practice for licensees.
Respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient’s right to privacy and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community.
Continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.