Radiology Technologist - FT, Days (4-10s)

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. The role involves ensuring the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials. It also requires working with staff technologists in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO, and sick time. The technologist is responsible for informing patients and families of all delays and performing quality checks on images before sending them to the radiologist. They also operate the PACS system appropriately and verify studies before sending them to archive. The goal is to achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health and adhere to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.

Requirements

Completion of accredited radiology program
No Experience Required (grandfathered for team members as of 11/08/2020)
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

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.
Performs quality check 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 good employee, physician and supervisor relationships.
Solves personnel problems with related areas.
Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time.
Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).
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.