Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality I

Saint Francis Health System•Bristow, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce images of the body and operates one or more specialized systems, such as screening mammography, computerized tomography (CT), and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for diagnostic purposes. This ECB-status position requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department and has limited benefit offerings. The schedule is variable and includes nights and weekends. The position is based at the Radiology department at the Bristow Campus in Bristow, Oklahoma. The technologist positions patients, explains procedures, obtains diagnostic images, applies radiation-protection techniques, and administers pharmaceuticals and other procedure-related care as needed. The role also includes maintaining examination rooms and supplies, performing equipment quality-control checks, reporting malfunctions, and handling exam information in the hospital EMR system and patient charts. The position involves direct interaction with patients, customers, and healthcare professionals. It is identified as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law; the posting states that employers may refuse to hire or discipline or discharge safety-sensitive employees who test positive for marijuana, including those with a valid medical-marijuana license.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current CPR certification.
Six months to one year of related work experience.
Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, CR/film-screen exposure techniques and protocols, and technical principles and procedures for CT, mammography, and/or MRI.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
Knowledge of sharps-use practices and techniques.
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to analyze data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts, or interpretations.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Attention to detail when examining clinical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

Position patients and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimal views of the requested body area.
Explain procedures to patients to promote understanding and cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals, place IVs, and administer enemas as required by the procedure.
Use radiation-protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors, to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and others.
Move and adjust radiographic equipment and set exposure factors such as time and distance based on radiographic techniques and protocols.
Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate computerized radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.
Acquire and disseminate patient information for exam orders using the hospital EMR system.
Enter information in patient charts as required or necessary.
Perform quality-control checks to ensure equipment is operating properly and report malfunctions according to established protocols.
Maintain examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies according to established protocols.
Plan the sequence of operations and make minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.