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Primary Location
Spearfish, SD USA
Department
SPH MIS CT Scan
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
** Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates **
Performs imaging examinations for both ambulatory or acute care environments. Performing multi-modality procedures based on ARRT certification level, utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care. The Technologist is required to work with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute care; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations. The Technologist is responsible for exam room presentation, patient transportation, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling radiology exams, educating patients on exam prep instructions, obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records, billing, and communicating with Medical Staff as requested. Technologist will obtain and maintain the knowledge needed for the PACS. The Technologist may share on call duties. Depending on the needs of the care environment may be responsible for evenings, weekends and holidays as directed by the department leader. The Technologist reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate. The Technologist follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility and the organization
Job Description
Essential Functions:
· Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
· Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
· Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
· Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes
· Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Able to start and maintain IV lines
· Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge to operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting, patient positioning, principles of radiation exposure/ safety, quality control, image processing, specialized protocols and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
· Will work as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
· Monument Health is a teaching organization; all radiology technologists will provide a learning environment for the students completing their clinical rotation.
· Consistently demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks and to assist with the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
· Understands and uses radiologic safety to minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and monitored by radiation badges.
· Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously. Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system. . Has positive attitude and customer service mind set. Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
· Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
· Participates in upkeep of department, i.e, cleanliness of work…