Radiological Technologist

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

7d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist will work in a Level II trauma hospital setting, performing and being competent in Radiology under the direction of the Radiologist. The Technologist must be able to independently acquire the proper exam for the Radiologist’s interpretation and operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting. The Technologist is required to work with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, in a critical acute care setting; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations. Additionally, the Technologist will be required to perform fluoroscopy examinations in the department and use the c-arm in an operating room setting, as well as portable exams throughout the hospital. Technologists will be required to meet the needs of outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients, working with ambulatory, non-ambulatory, acute, and chronically ill patients. Must be able to cover all areas of imaging as assigned. The Technologist is responsible for exam room presentation, patient transportation, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling radiology exams, educating patients on exam prep instructions, obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records, billing, and communicating with Medical Staff as requested. Technologists will obtain and maintain the knowledge needed for the PACS. The Technologist may share on call duties and will be responsible for evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed by the department leader. The Technologist reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate and follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility, and the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies
Graduate - Radiology Program
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Radiologic Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Radiographer Experience
Radiologic Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Responsibilities

Performs and is competent in Radiology under the direction of the Radiologist.
Independently acquires the proper exam for the Radiologist’s interpretation.
Operates all radiological equipment in the proper setting.
Works with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, in a critical acute care setting; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations.
Performs fluoroscopy examinations in the department and uses the c-arm in an operating room setting as well as portable exams throughout the hospital.
Meets the needs of outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients.
Works with ambulatory, non-ambulatory, acute, and chronically ill patients.
Covers all areas of imaging as assigned.
Responsible for exam room presentation, patient transportation, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling radiology exams, educating patients on exam prep instructions, obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records, billing, and communicating with Medical Staff as requested.
Obtains and maintains the knowledge needed for the PACS.
Shares on call duties.
Responsible for evenings, weekends and holidays as directed by the department leader.
Reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate.
Follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility and the organization.
Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of DR, fluoroscopy, quality control, image processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
May assist physicians in performing procedures.
Reviews patient’s condition, history, and physicians order; consults Radiologist with questions.
Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
Prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
Educates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.
Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
Documents appropriately in patients chart.
Completed injector training.
Provides a learning environment and provides exceptional customer service to all.
Works as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
Provides a learning environment for students completing their clinical rotation.
Assists with the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks including but not limited to outpatient examinations, trauma patients, non-ambulatory acute and chronically ill inpatients, portable exams, scoliosis, and fluoroscopy in the department and c-arms in OR cases when needed.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Understands and uses radiologic safety to minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and monitored by radiation badges.
Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously.
Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system.
Participates in upkeep of department, i.e, cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
All other duties as assigned.