Radiology Technologist - Redbank Radiology Imaging Varies

Position Overview

Radiology Technologist - Redbank Radiology Imaging - Full Time - Varies at The Christ Hospital Health Network.

Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable examinations in the diagnostic department of Radiology, on nursing units, outpatient areas, and the surgery department.

• Takes radiographs per physician orders.
• 95% of films are satisfactory as measured by repeat rate.
• Exams are to be completed following the procedure outlined in the routine book, including signing out requests with correct information.
• All requests must contain history pertinent to the ordered exam.
• Must be versatile within the diagnostic department of Radiology.
• Possesses the ability to work in the following areas without assistance:
  Routine room, IVP, fluoroscopy, portable (c-arm and routine radiograph), and GU.
• Protects all patients and employees from unnecessary radiation.
• Technical factors used are to be diagnostic while not subjecting anyone to unnecessary radiation. Shielding is to be used on patients when doing so would not compromise the purpose of the exam.
• Evidence of coning and use of lead orientation markers is present on all films.
• Has knowledge of front desk operations as well as the computer systems and reports all equipment problems to manager and Clinical Engineers.
• Can schedule all exams done through the entire department, alerting a supervisor when necessary.
• Can use the centralized transport program for patient transportation.
• Can look up pertinent information in the computer systems concerning patient exams, ordering, reprinting or canceling when necessary.
• Able to interact professionally with other departments.
• Can effectively call in needed on-call imaging associates as required.
• All equipment problems are called to the clinical engineering 24-hour phone number. Messages are communicated to co-workers, written or verbal.
• Managers are alerted to all equipment problems (paging during periods of on call) if necessary.
• Other duties as directed.
• Remains available for assignment as needed.
• Assisting the Radiologic Technologist Students.
• Performs operationally required duties associated with equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance (ODH, Joint Commission), ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff and hospital and departmental audits.

Access to patient records in course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access of records is limited only to records that are pertinent to the patient’s care or regulatory requirements and only occurs when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team.

Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual. Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM or McKesson or other available media/format.

• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Education from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school, or completed on-the-job experience/training that allows the technologist to obtain certification. Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Not specified.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Technologists must have successfully graduated from a program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and be eligible for certification by the ARRT in Radiology. They must obtain a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer within 4 weeks after their start date in order to begin operating RGE.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care