Radiology Specialty Tech - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Towanda, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform all functions of a Radiology Technologist and be competent and actively perform Computed Tomography procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of diagnostic radiology and CT procedures, patient care, and the use of the Radiology Information System. The technologist will work as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology, attend in-service programs, and cooperate with other healthcare professionals. The role also involves daily room maintenance, handling stressful situations, and potentially transporting portable equipment. The technologist must be able to react quickly in emergencies and may perform exams in other modalities based on training.

Requirements

Minimum of six months preferred as a registered technologist.
ARRT(R) certification required.
NYS injection license (if working in NY State facility)

Nice To Haves

CT experience preferred.
ARRT (CT) preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

Perform all functions of Radiology Technologist.
Be competent and actively perform Computed Tomography procedures.
Adjust radiographic equipment to correct settings for each examination.
Accurate positioning of patients.
Perform appropriate QA on images generated prior to submission to Radiologist.
Accurate labeling of left or right side, patient name, MRN #, date and time, as well as technique.
Appropriately perform all CT procedures per radiologist protocol.
IV insertion per aseptic technique.
Administer IV contrast per policy.
Relate to patient’s information pertaining to ordered procedures.
Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
Demonstrate competency in patient preparation including informed consent, and injection of IV contrast.
Knowledgeable in the correct use of the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, down-time procedures.
Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology.
Attends in-service programs as scheduled.
Ability to work cooperatively with other technologists, nurses and healthcare professionals.
Works to keep morale high, does not complain to him/herself but works at finding a solution to a particular problem.
Seeks help and answers to questions when they are not sure.
Perform examinations in a confident, timely fashion.
Provides for patient’s modesty, comfort and privacy.
Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments, as appropriate.
Cleaning and restocking rooms daily.
Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma).
Reports problems occurring with equipment to Imaging Leadership.
Must be able to transport portable equipment to operating room suite, emergency room, nursing units, and morgue.
Meets regularly at Radiology departmental meetings.
Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe situations occur (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.
Functions as a multi-modality technologist and may perform exams in other modalities based on training levels (i.e bone density, mammography, etc) ; not required.
Other duties as assigned.