PRN Radiology Technologist

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Schedule:

PRN Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

210 MARIE

LANGDON DR

City:

MANCHESTER

State:

Kentucky Postal Code:

40962

Job Description:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and others of diverse backgrounds. Moves, positions, and manipulates radiographic equipment to complete requested procedures safely. Performs direct patient care duties within the technologist's scope of practice, including monitoring patient condition, transporting patient, and using proper infection control techniques. Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks. Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low. Cross-trains into advanced modalities as needed. Ability to follow basic radiation safety concepts of time, distance and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patient and staff. Performs radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images that meet department standards. Positions patients and equipment, selecting technical factors to produce radiographic images safely and in a timely manner. Performs imaging with correct patient demographic and examination information. Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems. Assists patients during procedures, ensuring their comfort, safety, and privacy, in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma Required Previous Radiologic Technologist experience Preferred One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers Required Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately Required Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray producing equipment, if applicable per facility Required Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals Required Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry Required Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment Required Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English Required Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Required Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval Required Patient care skills to care for Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations Required Must be able to independently perform radiographic procedures to departmental standards Required Demonstrates ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively Required Ability to learn and use radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radnet, PACS, etc. Required Maintain responsibility for all required registries and licenses to perform Diagnostic Imaging Required Responsible to maintain all required continuing and annual education Required Knowledge of Diagnostic Radiological Procedures/Positions Required Ability to determine appropriate technical factors Required Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety Required Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds Required Adult/and child/infant CPR Required Ability to perform radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail Required Knowledge of communication styles and constant deployment of proper engagement behaviors when encountering patients, staff, and physicians Required This position requires knowledge of the use of computerized and radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures in a manner consistent with minimal radiation exposure and maximum image quality Required The ability to communicate and receive instructions, verbally and written and carry them out as directed Required Must be able to operate radiographic equipment and work with electrical and radiant energy Required Comprehensive knowledge of general radiographic procedures [Required] Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment Required Strong critical thinking skills Required Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care that addressed the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs to the patient population served within the department

Required Education:

High School Grad or Equiv Required Associate Preferred Bachelor's Preferred Work Experience:

1+ year experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program

Required Additional Information:

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Technologist•Radiography (RT(R) (ARRT)) Required Basic Life Support•CPR Cert (BLS)

Required Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements•https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$20.45•$38.02 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.