Radiology Tech - PRN

Amberwell Health Atchison • Atchison, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Radiologic Technologist identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, family members and others. Technologist will ensure operability of radiology equipment and report problems to supervisor. Technologist is responsible for production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, observing radiographic results and making necessary adjustments while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Technologist will acquire images by properly preparing patient for radiological procedure, positioning patient and manipulating equipment into specified position. Technologist will follow the ALARA principles to set exposure factors necessary to obtain quality images. Technologist will protect patients and employees by adhering to radiation safety, infection-control policies and protocols and HIPAA compliance policies. Technologist will maintain professional and technical knowledge in compliance the ARRT continuing education standards. ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH: Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services. AMBERWELL CULTURE: Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities. To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Experience: 1 year as a staff or student technologist
• Minimum Required Education: Successful Completion of JRCERT accredited education program
• Minimum Required Licenses: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts LRT.
• Minimum Required Certifications: ARRT (R) certification, BLS

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience: 3 years as staff technologist
• Preferred Education: Associate or Bachelor’s in Radiologic Science

Responsibilities

• Radiologic Technologist identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, family members and others.
• Technologist will ensure operability of radiology equipment and report problems to supervisor.
• Technologist is responsible for production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, observing radiographic results and making necessary adjustments while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Technologist will acquire images by properly preparing patient for radiological procedure, positioning patient and manipulating equipment into specified position.
• Technologist will follow the ALARA principles to set exposure factors necessary to obtain quality images.
• Technologist will protect patients and employees by adhering to radiation safety, infection-control policies and protocols and HIPAA compliance policies.
• Technologist will maintain professional and technical knowledge in compliance the ARRT continuing education standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees