RADIOGRAPHER - CT A PLUS

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

10d

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Director of Radiology, the Radiographer provides technical skills in radiology and fluoroscopy, including advanced-level CT. The role includes preparing patients, producing radiographs to department standards, supporting radiologists and emergency department physicians, and maintaining equipment, records, and regulatory standards. The Radiographer works across disciplines within the Radiology Department and may perform EKGs. The position requires professional, respectful, and nondiscriminatory patient care; sound judgment and discretion; protection of patient confidentiality; and recognition that interpretation, diagnosis, ordering, and prescribing radiologic examinations are outside the licensee’s scope of practice. The Radiographer is expected to continue developing professional knowledge and skills, participate in department quality assurance and special events, and perform other assigned duties. Evening, night, and weekend work may be required regularly or as needed.

Requirements

Degree from an AMH-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Licensed in Arkansas as an LRT.
Registered as RT(R) with ARRT.
Ability to perform duties promptly with little direct supervision and to plan and organize workload.
Ability to judge appropriate actions in response to changes, circumstances, or problems.
Ability to reach and grasp with arms and hands.
Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy.
Ability to use a keyboard to enter or transform words or data.
Ability to hear normal and soft tones.
Ability to read and understand written English.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and understand spoken English.
Ability to communicate by telephone and email.
Ability to understand, support, and promote the organization’s values and customer-service commitment.
Ability to work with confidential information and respond to Medical Staff needs consistent with hospital policy and objectives.
Five years of hospital experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Five years of hospital experience.
Advanced-level CT ability and RT(R)(CT) qualification are identified in the job description.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced-level CT and radiology/fluoroscopy procedures.
Clean work areas and equipment.
Transport and transfer patients.
Perform venipuncture to administer oral and IV contrast media.
Schedule and prepare patients and provide preparation instructions.
Produce radiographs that meet department standards.
Provide written impression sheets for the Radiologist and emergency department physicians.
Work across disciplines within the Radiology Department.
Develop and duplicate films and mix chemicals.
May perform EKGs.
Maintain confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Maintain equipment and records as required by regulatory entities.
Maintain standards required by regulatory entities.
Participate in department quality assurance and special events.
Provide patient care that respects dignity, privacy, and confidentiality and is free from discrimination.
Use radiologic technology, equipment, accessories, procedures, and techniques appropriately.
Assess situations, exercise care and judgment, take responsibility for professional decisions, and act in the patient’s best interest.
Obtain pertinent information for physicians through observation and communication while recognizing the limits of the licensee’s scope of practice.
Participate in continuing education and professional activities and share knowledge with colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Practice regular and punctual attendance and comply with human resources policies and procedures.