Radiology Technologist

Ascension•Carmel, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, IN is seeking a Full Time Radiology Technologist for their Radiology department. This position involves taking radiologic films to aid physicians in diagnosing medical problems. The role requires preparing and positioning patients for imaging, administering contrast media, observing patients during procedures, and ensuring the quality and submission of all images and documents.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.
Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity.
Monitor protocols and recommens updates or refinements as warranted.
Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.