Radiology Technologist

Allied Physicians Surgery Center•South Bend, IN

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About The Position

The Radiology Technologist provides radiology services and patient care support at the Center, performing radiographic duties and assigned clerical, nursing-support, housekeeping, inventory, and quality-assurance functions. The role takes and develops intraoperative radiographs, supports radiation-safety education, maintains radiology equipment and protective wear, and documents work appropriately. The technologist also supports perioperative areas, assists with OR turnover, monitors OR conditions, and helps manage supplies and equipment in coordination with clinical leadership. The position requires effective interaction with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff; flexibility in responding to Center needs; and participation in staff orientation, meetings, education, and quality-improvement activities. The technologist follows Center policies, AORN recommendations, OSHA Universal Precautions, and HIPAA requirements, maintains required certifications and licensure, and prioritizes work to support quality patient care. The role reports to the Executive Director, Clinical Director and/or Peri-Op Charge Nurse. Work takes place in a normal peri-operative environment, with occasional exposure to chemical odors, cleaning solvents, hazardous materials, radiation, and potential injury from electrical equipment. The work also involves walking, standing, and frequent lifting of supplies and sometimes patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification by the AART and licensure by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Ability to handle simple to moderately complex problems and resolve or appropriately report them.
Interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload to achieve unit and Center objectives.
Familiarity with medical terminology, or ability to complete a medical terminology course.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Maintain required CPR and ASRT certifications and state license.
Ability to walk and stand and frequently lift supplies and, at times, patients.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform technical duties involving radiology services for the Center, including taking and developing intraoperative radiographs.
Assist with patient and staff education and counseling regarding radiation safety.
Clean C-Arms, portable X-ray units, the Mini C-Arm, lead aprons, and other radiology equipment monthly.
Document work properly and conduct annual quality-assurance inspections of radiology protective wear.
Perform assigned nursing-support tasks in PreOp, OR, PACU, and Phase II according to Center policies and procedures.
Assist with OR suite turnover as time allows.
Monitor OR quality-assurance conditions, including recording temperature and humidity in OR rooms, the intubation cart, and substerile areas.
Perform assigned housekeeping tasks, including cleaning carts and work areas and collecting and disposing of soiled linen and trash.
Assist with ordering, procuring, and tracking supplies; document and communicate supply needs according to policy.
Order pathology supplies from South Bend Medical Foundation.
Assess equipment safety and effectiveness, report deficiencies, and follow procedures for tagging and removing malfunctioning equipment from service.
Run assigned errands under direction of the Clinical Director and/or Charge Nurse.
Enter daily inventory depletion information into the SIS system.
Provide good guest relations to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Participate in orientation of new staff, volunteers, and approved program participants.
Follow OSHA Universal Precautions, AORN Recommended Guidelines, Center policies, and HIPAA requirements.
Use appropriate body mechanics when transporting patients, assisting with ambulation, or moving equipment and supplies.
Participate in Center quality-improvement activities, including identifying care areas, collecting and analyzing data, implementing improvement plans, and evaluating outcomes.
Attend Center staff and unit meetings and educational opportunities.
Maintain required CPR and ASRT certifications and state licensure.
Respond efficiently in emergencies and prioritize responsibilities to support quality patient care.
Maintain patient confidentiality.