Radiological Technologist | 10th Street Clinic

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Spearfish, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs radiology procedures in a Level II trauma hospital under the direction of a Radiologist. The role independently acquires appropriate images for interpretation and operates radiological equipment. It serves pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and critically ill patients, as well as outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients, including ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients with acute or chronic conditions. The technologist may work across all assigned imaging areas, perform fluoroscopy and portable examinations, and use a C-arm in the operating room. The role may share on-call duties and is responsible for evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed by the department leader. The technologist prepares patients and equipment, positions patients, selects the correct patient and exam from the work list, reviews patient history and orders, educates patients and families, and documents care. Additional duties include patient transportation, exam-room presentation and upkeep, entering and scheduling exams in the Radiology Information System, obtaining orders and paperwork, billing-related tasks, and communicating with medical staff. The technologist maintains knowledge of PACS, reports equipment problems, follows department and organizational policies, and helps coordinate patient care with other imaging departments. The position requires patient- and staff-safety practices, including infection control and radiation protection. The technologist uses safe patient-handling methods, including ceiling and other lifts, and may prepare and administer contrast using aseptic technique when appropriate. The role also supports student clinical rotations and the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of a radiology program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer; policy also specifies BLS certification upon employment or within the 90-day probation period.
Radiologic Technologist (RT) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 25 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Ability to work in an environment with possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of radiographer experience.
Radiologic Technologist (RT) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is listed as preferred as well as required.

Responsibilities

Perform radiology examinations and independently acquire appropriate images for Radiologist interpretation.
Operate radiological equipment and cover assigned imaging areas, including fluoroscopy, portable examinations, and C-arm procedures in the operating room.
Review patients’ conditions, histories, and physician orders; consult the Radiologist when needed.
Select the correct patient and exam from the work list; determine positioning and prepare the patient and equipment.
Educate patients and families about procedures and exam preparation, and provide professional, age-specific patient interaction.
Prepare and administer appropriate contrast using aseptic techniques when indicated; document appropriately in the patient chart.
Assist physicians with procedures as needed.
Enter exams into the Radiology Information System, schedule examinations, obtain orders and records paperwork, and support billing processes.
Transport patients and maintain exam-room presentation and department cleanliness, supplies, and preventive maintenance.
Communicate with medical staff and coordinate patient care and flow with other imaging departments.
Maintain knowledge of PACS and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor or service staff.
Follow infection-control, radiation-protection, patient-safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
Use safe patient-handling methods, including ceiling and other lifts.
Support students completing clinical rotations and contribute to technical education for imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
Work assigned schedules and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed; may share on-call duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.