Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Weekend Nights)

JOB DETAILS

Department: Radiology
FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Friday - Sunday
Shift(s): Overnights (7:00pm - 7:30am)
Shift Length: 12 hours
Location: In-Person
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000*
*Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). 

Purpose of this position: Under the direction of the area supervisor or lead technologist, performs imaging exams/procedures, provides patient care and technical functions to ensure quality radiographic images

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general radiographic and fluoroscopic exams as applicable
• Adequately prepares room for procedures
• Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies, etc.)
• Ensures patients receive the same level of care as provided on patient’s unit
• Explains exam procedure to patient and family members who are present
• Demonstrates correct anatomic positioning and exposure factors relating to area-specific exams
• Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes
• Evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy, and notifies the appropriate Radiologist as needed; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues
• Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed (positioning protocols, etc.)
• Utilizes the image management system; acquires, formats, manipulates, archives, and prints images from the PACS system
• Accurately reports total number of images taken and number of and reason for repeat radiographs
• Assists physicians and residents as required with radiology exams/procedures
• Utilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing)
• Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails
• Instructs new staff and students in imaging procedures and techniques
• Evaluates and completes competency test-outs on students. Provides on-going feedback to Student Coordinator about any issues
• Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows, etc.)
• Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognized
• Respects and uses equipment appropriately. Takes ownership and reports incidents involving themselves and the equipment when it happens
• Performs various clerical duties
• Performs quality control procedures
• Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements
• Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms
• Assists in coordinating and participates in departmental continuing education in-services
• Provides peer feedback for staff performance evaluations
• Completes additional duties/projects as assigned
• Follows hospital policy in handling and securing medications

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

-AND-

• Two years' experience in Radiology as a Radiology Technologist (Radiology Technologist, Senior)
• Currently Certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Maintains Minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Consistently demonstrates strong technical skills with no major performance issues
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Self motivated