RADIOLOGY TECH

OSBORNE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osborne, KS

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Technologist will have a variety of job skills which include being proficient in plain film of all anatomy, portable x-ray work, C-arm for surgery and pain clinic, EKG’s, and CAT SCANS. Experience in PACS system use and computer work will be desirable, telephone etiquette and scheduling patients is a very important part of the job. Organizational skills, the ability to make decisions, problem solving, and confidence is required. Taking call for the Radiology department will be required and scheduled by the Department Head.

Requirements

Minimum of Associates degree and or Bachelors Degree from accredited school.
Must be registered by ARRT or ready to sit for Radiology Boards.
Licensed by the State of Kansas and CEU’s up to date.
Current Kansas License and current ARRT License in good standing for Radiology and CAT Scan.
ARDMS for Ultrasound license.
All CEU’s current.
Provide accurate, concise and effective oral and written communication.
Promote positive environment conductive to teamwork, innovation and positive morale.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractures, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to solve practical problems that deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is regularly required to lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently required to lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Visual acuity to detect, report, and record as necessary.
Physical dexterity is required to handle, care, and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Must be available at unusual hours for Call Back.
A two week notice of resignation is required to terminate employment in good standing

Nice To Haves

Experience in PACS system use and computer work will be desirable
CAT Scan experience with registration is desired but will train with the understanding of getting board certified.
Ultrasound experience is desirable.
Any past hospital experience and department manager experience is advantageous.
CPR certification is desired with every 2 year renewal.
Being able to work in a precarious situation and handle the stress that may come from difficult and irrational patients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Rotation of Call with a 30 minute response time
Take orders from Physicians and carry out proper testing
Work with a variety of departments in a Professional manner
Keep informed as to new ideas and procedures for improving work methods and flow of work
When exams are completed results of the testing will be given to the physician in a timely manner along with distributing reports and scanning in reports
Proficient at performing CAT Scans with or without contrast. Eventually becoming registered would be a requirement.
Perform EKG’s
C-arm and Portable x-ray work
Performs quality assurance/quality control as directed by supervisor
Able to use PACS system and software. Route images and burn CD’s
Ability to adapt to change and new services that are implemented in Radiology Dept.
Prolonged standing /walking with reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and considerable lifting.
Maintain patient records, logs, stats, and reports and adhere to HIPPA policies
Attend Professional Development meetings through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in Radiology
Participate in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required and may serve on professional/civic service organizations as a hospital representative
Adhere to dress code and other hospital wide policies
Complete mandatory in-service requirements
Wear name tag and radiation badge while on duty
Reports to work on time and as scheduled
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Scheduling patients and coordinating appointments
Cleaning work area, exam table and equipment with hospital approved cleaner