Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics - FT, Days

Prisma Health•Lexington, KY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible. Essential Functions include assisting in performing various procedures such as 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 involves performing all critical care procedures, arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies and equipment problems. The technologist is expected to obtain nursing assessments when nursing is unavailable, document infiltrates and reactions, and ensure image quality before sending to the radiologist. Responsibilities include operating the PAC’s system, documenting in PACS or EPIC, restarting and programming IVACs, responding to codes and emergencies, staying updated on departmental changes, promoting patient care and safety, ensuring smooth patient flow, maintaining good employee relationships, assisting staff during shortages, informing patients of delays, and achieving patient satisfaction. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Completion of accredited radiology program
No Experience Required (grandfathered for team members as of 11/08/2020)
ARRT Registered
SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
CPR
Customer service skills
Teamwork skills
Proficient computer skills (word processing)
Data entry
PACS
EMR

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.
Performs 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 checks 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 verifies studies before sending to archive.
Achieves Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health.
Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.