Radiology Tech

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Owasso, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a weekend shift, full-time, Radiology Tech in Owasso, OK. Bailey Medical Center offers a full range of medical services, including general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics and emergency care. The 73-bed hospital is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the region. This position is accountable for operating the x-ray rooms, c-arms, and portables in a safe and proficient manner.

Requirements

Must be a current student of or a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology and Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible.
Thorough knowledge of x-ray equipment, anatomy and positioning are essential for a quality exam.
Vocational/Technical Education.
ARRT or ARRT Registry eligible (within one year of hire).
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Transportation of patients, handling telephone calls for scheduling patients, answering questions related to reports of exams.
Must be able to handle patient support equipment, i.e. I.V. pumps, O2, etc.
Helps clean rooms and equipment and order supplies, assist physicians with invasive procedures and administer basic C.P.R.
Helps the supervisor in the daily operation of the Imaging department.
Must be able to maintain a high standard of imaging with a minimum of repeats.
Must be able to handle multiple demands simultaneously and keep a helpful attitude towards patients, their families, office personnel, physicians, and associates.
Must be able to coordinate patient prepping and scanning to maximize smooth patient flow.
Must be able to help move patients when needed.
Must demonstrate knowledge of contrast media injections and reactions.
Will participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Will assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day to day operation of the department.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned area.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan.