Rad Tech ; Charge Tech), PT , Wkd

Rad Tech 3 (Charge Tech), PT Days, Wkd

Wellstar Health System

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hours:

Part Time Days, Weekends - Saturday & Sunday 7a-7:30p (24hrs per week)

Competitive Sign‑on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available.

Job Summary: Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Functions as lead technologist. Reviews images for quality and completeness. Able to constructively deliver feedback on staff quality of images. Functional oversight of department in the absence of the chief tech. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager.

Functions as a shift leader in radiology.

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
• Assures that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET;
  Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory…