Northern Light Mayo Hospital
Department: Imaging
Position is located: Mayo Hospital
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: Various
Work Schedule: Various
Summary:
The Radiographer performs radiologic examinations in accordance with all state/federal safety regulations. The Radiographer is expected to perform a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply prescribed amount of radiation for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by the radiologist.
Responsibilities:
- Performs radiographic, fluoroscopic, and utilizing equipment in accordance with department protocols. Performs all duties in a timely manner with minimum waste of supplies, materials, and time.
- Acts as resource to all patients, physicians, and staff in a polite manner – referring to another resource when necessary.
- Prepares and/or administers contrast material.
- Takes call (within 20 minutes from Mayo or onsite) as required by departmental needs.
- Schedule Imaging exams as needed.
- Complete charges and other clerical duties as required by shift.
- Learn PACS and assist providers as needed.
- Maintains equipment in good working operating condition and operates equipment according to department and manufacturing recommendation.
- Prepares and orients patients to the procedures and provides patient education.
- Communicates necessary information to the radiologist for exam interpretation.
- Provides assistance in continuous quality improvement.
- Follows established safety methods and procedures in accordance with the department policies and documenting exam exposure factor.
- Ability to work independently.
- Maintains department according to procedures.
- Assists other Mayo departments in duties as requested and in accordance with Radiology scope of practice.
- Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate.
- Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
- Other duties as requested by Director.
Other Information:
Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
Competencies and Skills:
- Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences.
- Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task.
- Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness and self-management.
- Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language.
- Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable.
- No previous experience required.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help.
- Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.
- Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority.
- Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree.
- Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Credentials:
- Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer
Education:
- Required associate's degree
Working Conditions:
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Extend body and limbs to reach items.
- Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
- Prolonged periods of walking.
- Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds.
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