Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics - FT, Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible. Essential Functions include assisting 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, and pacing lab. The role also performs all critical care procedures and demonstrates competency in procedures such as arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies. The technologist is responsible for troubleshooting equipment problems, obtaining nursing assessments when nursing is unavailable, assessing patient condition and cooperation, and making appropriate judgments for proper care. They must notify the nurse and document all infiltrates and reactions, quality check images before sending to the radiologist, and document additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed. The position requires the ability to restart, program, and release air from patient IVAC's, respond to codes and emergencies, and stay updated on departmental changes via email. The role promotes patient care and safety, ensures smooth patient flow, and proper use of equipment. It involves working with staff technologists in areas of need due to shortages or time off, informing patients and families of delays, and operating the PACS system appropriately. Achieving patient satisfaction is a key result area, and adherence to Behavior Essentials is expected.

Requirements

Completion of accredited radiology program
ARRT Registered
SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
CPR certification
Customer service skills
Teamwork skills
Proficient computer skills (word processing)
Data entry
PACS
EMR

Nice To Haves

No Experience Required (grandfathered in for team members as of 11/08/2020 pending state and regulatory requirements)

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.
Assists 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 arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Obtains 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.
Restarts, programs and releases 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.