BMH Surgery Imaging Technologist - Part Time 48Hrs/Pp, Benefit Eligible
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Surgery Imaging Technologist assists providers with invasive and non-invasive radiographic imaging during surgical procedures and performs other diagnostic radiology work for a wide variety of patients. The role includes working in the surgical suite and other radiology sections or hospital areas as workload and patient or provider needs require. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The technologist operates sophisticated electronic imaging equipment, monitors patient vital signs and other pertinent information, and anticipates the physician’s needs. The role also includes maintaining equipment and supplies, following sterile technique and documentation practices, assisting with emergencies, and supporting the training of students and other assistants. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position scheduled for 24 hours per week, with variable shifts.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Registered with ARRT; registry-eligible technologists must obtain registration within six months of hire.
- Complete required Hospital, Core, and Department-specific orientation.
- BLS certification required within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations, solve problems, and be assertive.
- Demonstrate customer-service orientation.
- Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
- Ability to operate basic computer programs used for departmental record keeping and sustain alertness and concentration during detailed, repetitive work.
- Ability to stand or walk considerably; regularly lift light objects up to 20 pounds; assist with lifting and moving patients or equipment weighing over 50 pounds; and perform physically fatiguing positions and motions.
Nice To Haves
- One year of additional training and experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive or escort patients to the examination area, review relevant patient information, and explain procedures when needed.
- Assist providers with special-procedure studies, including angiograms, vena cavagrams, and advanced orthopedics, to provide diagnostic radiology examinations.
- Operate C-arm, O-arm, and Hybrid room equipment in the surgical suite while observing patient vital signs and anticipating physician needs.
- Administer or assist with administering radiopharmaceuticals under provider direction.
- Work as a radiologic technologist in other radiology sections as workload requires.
- Work in the Radiology Department or other hospital areas as needed to accommodate patient and provider needs.
- Operate equipment properly and carefully; perform regular maintenance and quality-control work; and promptly report malfunctions or needed adjustments and repairs.
- Provide first aid as required and assist with adverse reactions to contrast media and other emergencies.
- Observe and practice sterile technique and document patient and file information.
- Maintain appropriate supply levels in the assigned area.
- Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
