Radiologic Technologist

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation to produce images under a variety of conditions and assists physicians in selecting practical applications and technical factors. The role obtains patient histories and prior related examinations, produces quality radiographs, applies radiation-safety practices, operates imaging equipment, and supports image acquisition, processing, and preparation for radiologist interpretation. The technologist also assists patients with transport and provides patient care while using clinic computer and telephone systems. The position supports the Radiology Department’s daily operations, including maintaining equipment and supplies, reporting equipment problems, assisting with workflow and scheduling, and orienting or training new technologists and other Radiology staff. The technologist is expected to follow department protocols, incident-reporting procedures, OSHA requirements, clinic policies, and customer-service and ethics standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school.
Maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography.
CPR certification according to American Heart Association guidelines within 30 days of hire.
Maintain professional behavior and adapt to various personalities.
Ability to control emotions and remain composed under stress, using tact and good judgment.
Manual dexterity to use a keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
Ability to perform occasional heavy lifting, including transferring patients to X-ray tables, and to lift a patient from a cart to a table with help.
Ability to push, pull, stoop, bend, lift, twist, and work with arms above the head.
Ability to wear a lead apron for long periods and to walk and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to assist patients to and from the imaging table.

Nice To Haves

May have temporary accreditation status in Radiography with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety.

Responsibilities

Obtain complete patient histories and retrieve previous related examinations that may help evaluate the current exam.
Produce quality radiographs and select technical factors for each patient according to established protocols.
Provide shielding in accordance with radiation-safety standards and use ALARA principles when selecting technical factors.
Operate radiology equipment and maintain knowledge of department procedures and protocols.
Process films using an automatic processor at the MOHA location.
Use CR/DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation capabilities, including correcting patient information and image details in PACS.
Maintain department orderliness and cleanliness and cooperate with personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
Assemble films and images for interpretation by radiologists.
Assist with patient transport within Radiology and throughout the Springfield Clinic campus, including assisting patients to and from imaging tables.
Use Springfield Clinic computers and telephones as needed for patient care and work with RIS, EHR, PACS, the Employee Benefit system, and the Radiology home page.
Support a variety of equipment and procedures as needed and follow sterile and sterilization procedures for sterile supplies.
Understand general scheduler duties, Prompt Care workflow, and the workflow for obtaining image reports.
Put away incoming supplies, inform the Supervisor of supply needs, clean CR cassettes regularly, and check for expired items regularly.
Report equipment failures to the Supervisor, troubleshoot equipment problems as appropriate, and call for service when necessary.
Submit paid-time-off forms and enter time off in the payroll tracking system.
Orient and train new technologists and other Radiology staff.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident-reporting policies and procedures and required OSHA and Springfield Clinic training.
Provide excellent customer service and follow Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.