Radiology Tech II

Position: 1504 - Radiology Tech II
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** SIGN-ON BONUS
**** RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
** Under minimal supervision, performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.  Performs other duties as assigned. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment.
** Primary

Job Duties:

*** Performs at least two separate modalities in Diagnostic Imaging such as: X-ray and
*** either
* ** Angiography or Computed Tomography of the following areas: neuro, abdominal, chest and extremities.  Assists physicians in performing other fluoroscopic procedures as needed.
* Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.  Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.
* Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray table.  Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.  Assures that patients are properly dressed for procedures.
* Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.  Administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam in a timely fashion.  Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.
* Monitors patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to Radiologist  or RN for follow-up.
* Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
* Pulls contrast from Pyxis per protocol and documents contrast in eMar per protocol.
* Loads the power injector for contrast studies.
* Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline contrast/normal saline.
* Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Xilocaine for procedure.
* Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may use heparinized saline to flush catheters.
* Performs data entry in computer systems necessary for work flow and patient care, such as: ITS, Meditech, PACS, WITT,  eMar and Pyxis.
* Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, and special assignments.  Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
* Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in machines, and protocols,. Maintains CEU’s and CPR for license.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Education:

** Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA**.
**** Licensure:
** CRT, ARRT certificates and Fluoroscopy license are required.  Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.  Valid Driver’s License required.
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* Experience:

** At least one year of experience as a licensed Radiologic technologist and 1 year of experience in either CT or Angiography/Special Procedures preferred.
** Salary Range:
** The hourly rate for this position is $57.44 - $69.80. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
** Shift Differentials:
** Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00
** Job Specifications:*
* ● Union: NUHW### ###
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Work Shift:

Variable### ###
● FTE: 1.0### ###
● Scheduled

Hours:

40
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