Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics - FT, Days

Prisma Health•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible. The role involves assisting in various complex procedures, troubleshooting equipment, performing patient assessments, ensuring image quality, and maintaining patient care and safety. The technologist will also be responsible for workflow, equipment use, and interdepartmental relationships. Achieving patient satisfaction is a key result area.

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 skills.
PACS skills.
EMR skills.

Nice To Haves

No Experience Required (for new hires 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.
Performs arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Obtains nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable.
Accesses 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.
Ensures 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 technologists in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time.
Informs patients and families of all delays.
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.