Radiologic Technologist

Amberwell Health•Hiawatha, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for providing patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment, for diagnostic evaluation purposes, in varying modalities of Radiology. This role involves operating computer and various Radiology modalities and equipment for image production, preparing patients for exams, preparing films for radiologist interpretation, and practicing safety measures for both patient and technologist. The technologist will also instruct students in a clinical setting, respond to a pager system, interview patients, provide proper instruction and education, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of radiology equipment. Additionally, the role ensures rooms are equipped with necessary supplies and adheres to internal controls. The technologist must be able to start and discontinue IVs for contrast administration when indicated, maneuver in the EMR and PACS, mark images for radiologist review, and upload outside imaging. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree or radiological graduate from an accredited program.
ARRT registered.
General anatomy knowledge and the ability to multi-task.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Nice To Haves

One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates computer and various Radiology modalities, and equipment for image production.
Prepares patients for exam (to include scheduling and preps).
Prepares films for radiologist interpretation.
Practices safety measure for patient and technologist.
Instructs student in clinical setting.
Responds to pager system.
Interviews patients, provides proper instruction to patients, obtains a thorough screening and history of every patient and provides education for post-procedure when needed.
Properly performs all exams that are required and reviews outside films and reports when needed.
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of radiology equipment.
Assures that rooms are equipped with necessary supplies and linens.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Able to start and discontinue IVs for contrast administration when indicated.
Properly maneuvers in the EMR and in PACS; marks images for radiologist to read, uploads outside imaging, etc.
Other duties as assigned.