Radiology Technologist PRN, Bend Campus

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Job : R-40258 Job Type: Part time Location: Great Bend, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor and the clinical direction of the radiologist, independently performs radiographic examinations; prepares and administers contrast media and medications; reviews studies for overall quality; performs record keeping and computerized image archiving; serves as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team, as well as between the Imaging Center and the Operating Room;

uses good communication and patient care skills; uses professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties; uses equipment, materials, and systems according to policies, procedures, and practice standards; performs duties using appropriate professional and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be competent in the use of all x-ray equipment both fixed and mobile. Has the ability to provide this service throughout the department. Show interest and initiative in assuring that personal competency requirements are met.
• Demonstrates flexibility in reviewing new approaches in response to changing organizational and healthcare needs.
• Seeks out assistance appropriately in regard to policies and procedures, patient safety, infection control and other departmental and organizational requirements. Understands, supports and practices current rules/regulations/practices both state and nationally.
• Ensures that a high priority is recognized and observed by all staff relating to safety; this includes employees, patients, vendors and other customers.
• Ensures that patients are treated in a timely fashion and that patient satisfaction requires technologist participation in the transport process.
• Provides input to Radiology Physician leadership in regard to interactions that provide “World Class” care in a teaching facility. Interacts with all hospital customers to assist with patient and customer satisfaction and HCAPS scores. Participates and assists radiology leadership in the collection of information related to process improvement.
• Should be observed as a department resource by all staff and assist in providing continuing education to all responsible individuals;
  Serves as a role model. Ensures communication is consistent, provided in multiple forms and is effective.
• Is responsible for reporting information to Radiology leadership in regard to potential hazards, safety, and or behavioral demonstrations that do not provide for a safe and “world class” healthcare environment.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by Team Leaders, Supervisor or Assistant Director.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of a two year accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and to retrieve data related to monitoring of quality and performance needs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree.
• Bachelors Degree.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Preferred Language Skills

• Additional language a plus.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.