Radiology Technologist

ARKANSAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL•North Little Rock, AR

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Radiology Manager, this role completes the day-to-day radiological MRI, CT, Diagnostic Imaging, C-Arm, or Ultrasound Imaging functions to produce quality images for the ordering physicians and radiologists. The position involves interviewing patients to obtain history, informing them about safety and procedures, and maintaining a safe environment. Key responsibilities include positioning patients, entering information accurately into the computer, selecting appropriate protocols, scanning, and techniques, producing images to optimum standards, completing archiving responsibilities, performing PACS duties, and assisting with C-arm, fluoro, CT, and procedure technology as needed. The role also requires adherence to attendance and call duties, demonstrating the hospital's philosophy, mission, and values, practicing customer service and continuous quality improvement, maintaining confidentiality, fostering positive working relationships, and utilizing age/developmental stage concepts in patient interactions.

Requirements

Current CPR certification
Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of Arkansas.
Minimum of two (2) years experience as technologist in a surgical setting or demonstrates acceptable knowledge/experience.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients for the purpose of obtaining patient history and informing patients regarding patient safety, contrast media contraindications and patient procedures.
Practices AIDET.
Maintains a safe environment for the patient, staff, and visitors in and around the MRI Suite.
Positions patients appropriately; provide instructions related to breathing, communication, observation and length of sequences/exam.
Enters required patient information accurately into the computer; selects appropriate protocol, scans, and techniques in accordance with protocol within acceptable time frames; makes adjustments as necessary.
Produces imaging in accordance with optimum standards for radiologist interpretation.
Completes archiving responsibilities on each patient.
Performs assigned responsibilities including PACS duties and exam import.
Performs assigned responsibilities as C-arm, fluoro, CT, and procedure technology as necessary.
Adheres to attendance and call duties.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
Practices KWAKT, HEAL, SOB, AIDET.
Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.