RADIOLOGY TECH
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist performs x-ray and CT scans ordered by Emergency Room Physicians and assists nurses and physicians with delegated tasks within the technologist’s scope of practice. The role supports quality, cost effectiveness, and guest relations while advocating for patients and educating patients and family members about radiological studies performed during their Emergency Room visit. The position works in a fast-paced emergency room. The employee must use proper body mechanics when lifting or moving items and ask for assistance when needed. The job frequently requires standing, walking, and sitting, and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must submit to random drug screenings.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a two-year program in Radiology studies.
- Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education.
- Obtain CT certification within six months of employment; it is not required upon initial hire.
- Minimum of two years of experience.
- Problem-solving ability and initiative to intervene immediately when needed for patient safety.
- Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced emergency room and to lift or move items using proper body mechanics, requesting assistance when needed.
- Must submit to random drug screenings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital or acute-care setting is preferred.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service and treat every staff member with courtesy and respect.
- Accurately perform ordered x-ray and CT scans.
- Assist RNs and physicians with delegated tasks within the scope of practice.
- Advocate for patients and educate patients and family members about radiological studies.
- Accurately document findings.
- Complete pregnancy-verification documentation for females of childbearing age and documentation regarding diabetic patients and contrast iodine.
- Perform laboratory point-of-care testing and CLIA-waived testing approved by the Laboratory Director.
- Accurately document laboratory testing, critical values, and communications.
- Initiate intravenous access with a physician’s order and obtain specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintain accurate patient logs for CT, x-ray, and ultrasound.
- Perform daily laboratory and equipment checks for quality assurance.
- Keep the facility clean and in working order in accordance with OSHA requirements, and report equipment failures or deficiencies to the Nurse Manager.
- Review company emails throughout every shift as the primary means of communication.
- Accurately document incidents and report them to the Nurse Manager and physician on duty.
- Use biohazard containers correctly and empty sharps containers safely and promptly.
Benefits
- Health benefits start on the first of the month after hire.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with sliding-scale premiums.
- 100% coverage for preventive health services.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- 401(k) contributions start after 30 days, with a 100% match on the first 4% and full vesting after three years.
- Exclusive employee discounts on travel, fitness, shopping, and more.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
