Radiologic Technologist Wknd

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. 

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages including patient screening and contraindications.
• Obtains pertinent medical history from patients by observation or with oral communication.
• Performs patient assessment to determine: Patient’s physical ability to undergo the imaging procedure as needed. What patient care is needed during the procedure. What modification of the procedure may be required by the age of the patient. If there are contraindications to performing the procedure as ordered.
• Utilizes patient clinical assessment and patient clinical history in making professional judgment that supports the plan of patient care and properly documents the patient assessment and clinical history.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.
• Capable of using EHR

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a program of Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), upon hire or
• graduate of a military program accredited by JRCERT, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, within 12 - months and
• Medical Radiographer: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
• Positron Emission Tomogrography, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire