Radiologic Technologist

Cedar County Memorial Hospital•El Dorado Springs, MO

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Personal filling this position will be responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic procedures with the scope of radiology practice and training to ensure the production of quality images of all anatomical structures for interpretation by a Radiologist.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Missouri Radiologic Technologist Certification (with registration through the ARRT)
Current BLS Certification
Must successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing
Critical thinking and exceptional organization skills a must
Commitment to continual improvement of skill set through participation in educational opportunities on and off the job
Must be physically able to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist and turn, push and pull – sometimes from awkward positions – safely; ability to safely lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. and assist with moving patients up to 300 pounds; vision, hearing and dexterity skills must be within normal limits
Effective, respectful, and courteous verbal communication skills a must, including correct and appropriate use of medical terminology

Responsibilities

Serve as a competent and efficient Radiologic Technologist, ensuring quality x-rays and CT exams
Assist in facilitating sufficient clinical workflow; add cases to schedule as necessary to meet patient needs in accordance with established protocols
Care for and check equipment, reporting issues to Radiology Manager in a timely manner
Be available to clinicians for questions and concerns throughout work schedule
Assis in performing supplies inventory, stocking and ordering in accordance with department needs
Provide basic bedside pre-operative and post-operative patient care
In cooperation with all Radiology team members, assures performance standards are met and maintains appropriate documentation of daily and weekly QA testing on the CT/BMD machine
Operates all radiology equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely to produce high quality diagnostic images as ordered by provider, using established, up-to-date guidelines and diagnostic imaging protocols
Record all information concisely, accurately. and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms; enter all required information into EHR system
Appropriately identifies, prepares, and positions patient for procedures by using established diagnostic imaging processes and protocols; enlists assistance from team members for difficult patients and/or radiologic tests
Reviews provider's order and verifies for accurate demographics and appropriate clinical data to ensure correct procedures is performed; ensures all established safety standards are followed at all times
Cooperates with team members and other departments to achieve departmental and facility objectives; maintains good customer service relationships with patients, providers, and CCMH team members