Radiology Technologist - RT Full Time

Coffey Health System•Burlington, KS

About The Position

Under direction of the Radiology Supervisor performs radiographic procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. The RT works effectively with patients, patients’ families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an ARRT-approved educational program.
Registration with State of Kansas and ARRT.
Current ARRT Registration
Current Kansas license
Current BLS certification
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and address questions from residents, family members, medical staff, other employees, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an RT in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Performs radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician.
Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time.
Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area.
Instructs patients as to the proper physiological requirements for the procedure.
Prepares contrast media and administers to patients either intravenously or through other body cavities.
Maintains technique charts in rooms in compliance with State law.
Teaches radiologic technology students the proper procedures, X-ray physics, equipment operation, anatomy, and the general duties and responsibilities of a Radiographic Technologist.
Operates portable radiographic equipment for the performance of procedures throughout the hospital including the recovery room, operating room, and the emergency room.
Provides preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation.
Contacts nursing station to verify patient schedules, medications, and special requirements or restrictions.
Assesses the patient’s condition prior to administering a contrast media or performing the radiographic procedure.
Charts patient medications and completes X-ray requests for billing.
Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department.
Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
Comply with the personnel policies, department policies and CHS Code of Conduct.
Other duties may be assigned.