Radiology Technologist - FT, Nights

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

115d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Diagnostic Radiology and the Shift Supervisor, the Radiologic Technologist is expected to perform a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Requirements

• Completion of accredited radiology program
• ARRT Registered
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
• CPR

Nice To Haves

• Customer service skills
• Teamwork skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (word processing)
• Data entry
• PACS
• EMR

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, pacing lab.
• Performs all critical care procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable.
• Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care.
• Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions.
• Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.
• Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read.
• Demonstrates the ability to restart, program and release air from patient IVAC's.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility.
• Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials.
• Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships.
• Solves personnel problems with related areas.
• Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time.
• Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).
• Writes additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed.
• Arrives patient and charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed, end exam.
• Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time.
• Adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health.
• Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees