Radiologic Technologist - OR - Full Time (Mon-Fri)

Guthrie Careers • Sayre, OK

115d

About The Position

The Operating Room Radiologic Technologist works under the direction and supervision of a physician and the coordination with the Operating Room Supervisor in performing the necessary duties that assists in the coordination and completion of the daily patient caseload involving the use of portable c-arm fluoroscopy in the Operating Room (OR). Assists with the appropriate patient positioning on operating room table and suggest appropriate immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. During Operating Room procedures involving the use of x-rays, is responsible for moving x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Supervise and instruct students in the operating room areas.

Requirements

• High School diploma and graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• AAS degree preferred.
• Certification required: ARRT.
• Minimum of six months preferred as a Radiologic Technologist in a Radiology Department of a general acute-care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures.
• Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
• Accurate positioning of patients to fully utilize photometer.
• Performs appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist.
• Responsible for coordinating the use of c-arms for all cases and monitoring their cleanliness.
• Acts as radiation protection advisor during Operating Room procedures.
• Checks that everyone is shielded and is wearing appropriate radiation monitoring device before energizing the ionizing radiation equipment.
• Demonstrates competency in patient preparation including informed consent and injection of IV contrast.
• Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology.
• Attends in-service programs as scheduled.
• Works cooperatively with other technologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Performs examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
• Provides for patient’s modesty, comfort, and privacy.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments.
• Cleans and restocks rooms daily.
• Reports problems occurring with equipment to supervisor or QA technologist.
• Supervises, instructs, and evaluates radiology students assigned to his/her area.
• Transports portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
• Reacts quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting or unsafe situations.
• Works all shifts, including weekends, on a scheduled basis.

Benefits

• Up to $50,000 in signing bonus for external applicants or internal per diem to full time conversions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED