Special Summer Incentive - External Only
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
FREE HEALTH INSURANCE THE REST OF THE YEAR!
To perform routine radiographic procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury to ensure patient safety and quality care. The role of the radiology technologist I is to ensure Customer Satisfaction, support an atmosphere of respect and professionalism among other associates, including students from the School of Radiology, and perform advanced imaging in Surgery and Fluoroscopy.
Responsibilities:
- Position patients and adjust equipment, securing and immobilizing support devices as needed to perform procedures.
- Determine appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient's condition to obtain quality films for the radiologists.
- Secure history from patients regarding the reason for prescribed tests, medication reconciliation, and record on appropriate forms for the radiologist's review.
- Assist radiologists with routine fluoroscopic and/or invasive procedures.
- Operate portable radiographic equipment and C-arm effectively in patient rooms, intensive care, and surgery.
- Initiate requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this includes code blue, rapid response, etc.
- Document all allergic reactions according to departmental and hospital policy.
- Transport patients into and out of the department as necessary.
- Check film quality to ensure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided.
- Perform quality control activities, respond to inquiries, coordinate patient flow, and communicate with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
- Prepare radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms for procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies as required.
- Report deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist.
- Provide direction and instruction to students in general procedures.
- Maintain positive guest relations and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
- Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Position and immobilize patients on examining tables.
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to the specifications of the examination.
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