Radiologic Technologist

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!!$17,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW AVAILABLE EMPLOYEES!!

Starting Pay: $24.33 to $36.50 DOE if RT(R)

Starting Pay: $27.11 to $40.67 DOE if RT(R)(CT)

Part-time benefited position working 40hr a payperiod. Days of work are variable with variable hours. Weekend work is every 3rd or 4th weekend. Holiday work, and night call are all variable.

Description

!!$17,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW AVAILABLE EMPLOYEES!!

Starting Pay: $24.33 to $36.50 DOE if RT(R)

Starting Pay: $27.11 to $40.67 DOE if RT(R)(CT)

Part-time benefited position working 40hr a payperiod. Days of work are variable with variable hours. Weekend work is every 3rd or 4th weekend. Holiday work, and night call are all variable.

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Job Functions

• Works under the supervision of the Department Manager in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients including those in the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Using guidelines developed by the Pharmacy Department and working under the supervision of the Radiologist, dispenses CT oral contrast preps to patients
• Works with the PACS system to acquire, display, retrieve, and store digital images. Assists in providing PACS training for physicians and hospital staff.
• Uses DR (direct radiography) to produce good quality digital radiographic images.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Properly identifies patient, using at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment or services.
• Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposures to patient, self, and others.
• Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs to patients during procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Is responsible to
• Review patient appointments; assumes responsibility for accuracy of scheduled procedures and works with clerical staff to correct any discrepancies to ensure effective and efficient operation of the department
• Checks to assure prior films and reports are available and works with clerks to obtain when needed
• Practices AIDET and uses HEAT techniques to promote patient/customer satisfaction.
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
• In agreement with state statue(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a…