Radiologic Technologist -- Breckinridge Primary Care

Responsibilities :

Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions. Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media; and administering first aid and using the emergency cart. Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, developing radiographs, observing radiographic results, and making necessary adjustments. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other Clerical and Clinical Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist or Limited Licensure in

Radiology BLS Certification Benefits Offered:

403(b) 403(b) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick Time Wellness Plan Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm