Radiology Technologist - Indian Trail Musculoskeletal Institute/Sports Medicine

Department:
02370 GCMG Ortho & Sports Medicine: Indian Trail - Sports Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Pay Range:
$26.55 - $39.85
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology. Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist preferred. One year experience with patients preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Registry eligible and must become registered within 12 months of hire. Certifications from other areas of specialty required. BCLS (CPR) certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.
Performs or assists in performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in accordance with the applicable state Regulation for Protection Against Radiation. Maintains appropriate education and credentials.
Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergencies.
Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations (where applicable).
Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.
Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff
Ability to maintain daily schedules
Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Basic computer skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean work area
Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards
Frequent exposure to radiation, flammable and explosive gas hazards
Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment
Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals
Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
Exposure to varying and unpredictable situations, and unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to long, irregular hours
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
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Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care