
Description
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-Rays, at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Additionally, the incumbent assists with implementing and maintaining a hospital imaging strategy, procedures, equipment and policies.
Basic Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED, required
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology, required
- Certified as a medical radiologic technologist as required by the state in which practicing, required
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, required
- Associate's Degree in radiology, preferred
- Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and/or computed tomography, preferred
- 4+ years radiologic/imaging experience, required
- 2+ years of CT experience, required
- 1+ years of emergency room experience, preferred
- Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturer's hardware/software and PACS
Essential Job Functions
- Work closely with Hospital Administrator in their management and direction of the daily radiology operations for the local facility
- Participate in the clinical schedule by working a regular schedule of clinical shifts as a Rad Tech
- Assist with maintaining staff schedule and adequate staffing levels.
- Assist Director of Radiology with the development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of departmental programs, policies, procedures and protocols.
- Ensure and maintain required documentation for compliance with general safety, radiation safety, environmental and infection control standards, and with local, state, FDA, ACR, DNV and HIPPA regulations.
- Monitor compliance with standards, identify variances or inabilities to meet established targets and implement action to ensure that targets are met
- Ensure radiology equipment, supplies and materials are maintained in a condition to promote efficient, safe and effective services for patients, physicians, and staff
- Assists with assessing the accuracy of images and handling of technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues
- Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
- Assist with patient care and other activities as assigned by the Hospital Administrator/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care
- Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens
- Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
- Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
- Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
Other Job Functions
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
- Travel to all facility locations as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Ability to work off-hours and on call when required
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