- Job Summary
- The Radiology Technologist II performs advanced diagnostic imaging procedures to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.
This role involves operating and maintaining imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and collaborating with the healthcare team to produce high-quality diagnostic images. The Radiology Technologist II adheres to all regulatory standards and protocols, provides education to patients and families, and serves as a resource for the team.
- Essential Functions
- + Operates, monitors, and maintains radiographic/x-ray equipment during procedures, ensuring accurate and high-quality imaging.
+ Educates patients and families about pre-procedure, during-procedure, and post-procedure events and instructions, addressing questions to ensure understanding and comfort. + Assists management in providing in-service training on the use of radiology equipment and monitoring radiation safety practices within the lab. + Performs all assigned functions related to invasive imaging procedures as needed, ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards. + Monitors patients' vital signs and pulses during procedures, relaying accurate information to the appropriate medical staff. + Maintains accurate patient records, including pre-procedure, during-procedure, and post-procedure documentation, as well as ensuring proper documentation of charges. + Ensures all required paperwork is signed, dated, and timed by physicians in accordance with regulatory and facility standards. + Checks all radiology equipment before use, ensuring proper functioning and safety. + Serves as a resource for the team by providing guidance, resolving conflicts, and accepting delegated authority as assigned. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards.
- Qualifications
- + 2-4 years of clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist required + 3-5 years of clinical experience in an Invasive Lab setting preferred
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- + Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting advanced imaging equipment.
+ Strong knowledge of radiologic imaging techniques, patient positioning, and radiation safety. + Proficiency in operating radiographic equipment and troubleshooting technical issues. + Excellent patient-care and communication skills to ensure comfort and understanding of procedures. + Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize imaging abnormalities and artifacts. + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. + Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and radiology information systems (RIS). + Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations. + Proficiency in operating and maintaining radiology equipment. + Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. + Understanding of radiation safety and infection control protocols. + Strong organizational skills to ensure accurate imaging and documentation.
- Licenses and Certifications
- + ARRT
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification required + Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required + BCLS
- Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required + ACLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferredEqual Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
