Radiology Tech Flexible Contract Assignment - Nights - $49/hr.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs Radiographic imaging procedures. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs all exams using established protocols. Uses facility policy for proper identification of patient prior to performing exam. Educates patient concerning exam. Properly screens patients for any contrast allergies

• Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors, monitors, and medical equipment. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients of all ages, adapting protocols as necessary

• Properly screens patients of childbearing age and operates all imaging equipment in a safe manner minimizing radiation exposure to patients, families, and co-workers. Practices infection control standards and utilizes approved personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant agents. Maintains properly stocked, organized and clean room

• Positions patient and equipment and selects technical factors to produce radiographic images meeting Radiologist's standards, in a safe, timely manner

• Performs clerical duties, including answering telephones, completing patient record, filing and scheduling

• Performs direct patient care duties, within technologist's scope of practice. Utilizes proper infection control techniques

• Performs basic patient care, including monitoring of patient condition, caring for patient comfort, safety and privacy. Obtains and documents patient history and explains procedures

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School education or equivalent and graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology or JCERT Accreditation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Associates Degree in a related field

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification license in Radiography

• State Certified Radiologic Technologist License

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