Radiologic Technologist - Part Time, 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Radiologic Technologist operates computed radiographic equipment and the picture archiving communication system, prepares rooms, equipment, supplies, and contrast media, and provides patient services using imaging modalities. The role requires assessing patient information and identifying care needs across age groups from infancy through geriatrics. The position is part-time, works a variable second shift, and requires 36–60 hours per pay period, including every other weekend. The technologist verifies patient identity, assesses patient condition and safety, reviews radiographs for technical accuracy, and performs radiologic procedures using prescribed techniques. Responsibilities also include preparing and disinfecting rooms and equipment, preparing barium solutions and contrast media, and performing venipuncture and iodinated contrast injections when appropriately trained and under physician supervision. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, providing excellent customer service, following safety and infection-control practices, and complying with professional, organizational, and regulatory standards. The work takes place in a fast-paced clinical patient-care setting with high patient traffic, rapid patient turnover, and shared, close-quartered workspaces. It may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and other workplace hazards. Physical demands include prolonged periods of activity, mobility, lifting, bending, twisting, standing, sitting, reaching, and stair use, as well as computer work.
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree required.
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians license in the State of Ohio.
- Registration with the ARRT registry.
- CPR certification approved by the American Heart Association.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients and staff.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong customer-service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to meet the physical and functional demands of the position, including prolonged physical activity, mobility, lifting 25–50 pounds with or without assistance, and use of manual dexterity.
- Ability to work in a computerized environment and use a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
- Visual, auditory, cognitive, and psychomotor capabilities sufficient to observe, interpret, communicate, and respond to patient-care needs.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of post-graduate Radiologic experience; hospital-setting experience is preferred.
- Computer experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Verify each patient's identity using two identifiers before transport to Radiology or before performing a radiologic procedure.
- Assess patient condition and support patient safety through appropriate use of restraints and support devices under staff guidance.
- Review radiographs for technical accuracy.
- Prepare rooms, equipment, and materials for patients.
- Clean and disinfect radiographic and fluoroscopic rooms and equipment, including portable equipment, portable fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound equipment.
- Prepare barium solutions and contrast media for procedures.
- Perform venipuncture and injection of iodinated contrast media under the supervision of a Radiologist or ER physician when competency training permits.
- Follow prescribed radiographic techniques, including equipment adjustment, exposure selection, patient positioning, use of immobilization and support devices, lead shielding, and film-size selection.
- Develop film according to radiographic processing techniques.
- Anticipate and respond to customer needs using diplomacy and tact.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to the needs and behaviors of patients across age groups.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Promote patient and employee safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention practices.
- Maintain a clean and quiet patient environment and adhere to infection-control, medication-handling, confidentiality, and other organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards and participate in ongoing quality-improvement activities.
- Follow organizational standards of behavior and service, including the five fundamentals of service and the CARE service-recovery approach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
