Student Radiology Tech, POOL

Unity Health•Searcy, AR

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The technician is responsible for performing either x-rays, laboratory tests or other diagnostic tests (ECG, EKG’s) PFT, Holter Monitoring, Stress Test, Pulse Oximetry, Tympanograms and routine screenings ordered by a clinic physician. This position requires the ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20-45 minutes at a time. The individual must be able to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time. Must be able to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and administration who may or may not be under physical and/or emotional stress. Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments and with vendors. The ability to maintain confidential information.

Requirements

HS Diploma and/or GED is required.
Must be a student in an accredited Radiologic Technologist program or similar program which includes x-ray curriculum.
Must have successfully passed a limited scope examination deemed appropriate by the Radiological Board or by the Arkansas State Board of Health.
Knowledge of radiographic examinations to be technically proficient in (1) chest; (2) skulls; (3) spines; (4) extremities.
Knowledge of radiographic equipment operations and radiation safety.
Knowledgeable about patient transfers and positioning techniques.
Ability to be independently mobile.
Ability to manage physically aggressive patients.
Ability to transport patients on the stretcher or in a wheelchair.
Ability to move portable x-ray machine to examination site.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to reach, stoop and bend while maintaining a good mechanical body position.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate radiographic equipment.
Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms.
Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption.
Ability to attend to tasks for 20-45 minutes at a time.
Ability to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas.
Ability to remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time.
Ability to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and administration.
Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1 year radiologic experience.

Responsibilities

Performing either x-rays, laboratory tests or other diagnostic tests (ECG, EKG’s) PFT, Holter Monitoring, Stress Test, Pulse Oximetry, Tympanograms and routine screenings ordered by a clinic physician.
Performing routine, repetitive tasks without specific supervision.
Performing radiologic procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner, limited to specific parts of the human body, specific procedures, or both.
Operating radiographic equipment.
Transferring and positioning patients.
Managing physically aggressive patients.
Transporting patients on a stretcher or in a wheelchair.
Moving portable x-ray machine to examination site.
Wearing protective lead aprons and lead gloves during examinations.
Performing tasks for a long period of time.
Interacting effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and administration.
Interacting with personnel in other departments and with vendors.
Maintaining confidential information.