Hancock Ortho Rad Tech II

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform and monitor diagnostic radiology procedures per physician orders and departmental protocols.

You will ensure patient safety, participate in quality assurance, assist Radiologists and other providers, and work with patients across age groups. On-call duties may apply; you will maintain logs, charge exams in ITS, and support cost containment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interacts with patients of all ages per department population.
• Maintains safety, quality assurance, and HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and communication (AIDET).
• Possesses problem-solving skills and teamwork in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform/monitor diagnostic radiology procedures per protocol and physician order.
• Assist Radiologists, RAs, and other providers.
• Screen/prepare patients, explain procedures, and obtain history.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and logs for billing and records.
• On-call and call-back responsibilities as required.
• Support quality improvement and cost containment initiatives.

Skills

Age-specific patient care

Radiation safety awareness

Customer service (AIDET)

Tools

PACS

CR/DR

HIS/RIS System

Job description

• Performs/monitors diagnostic radiology procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order, unless modified by Radiologist's/RA preference.
• Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
• Assists Radiologists, RA’s and other providers.
• Ability to interact with patients of all ages i.e., neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as required by department patient population.
• Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics.
• Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
• Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required.
• Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR.
• Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment.
• Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment.
• Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA, including patient detailed history per department protocol.
• Properly charge exams in the ITS system
• Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas.
• Student supervision and evaluation.
• Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
• Sterile technique as required.
• Assist with sedations as required.
• Assist with invasive special procedures within the DIS department as required.

Job Summary

• Performs/monitors diagnostic radiology procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order, unless modified by Radiologist's/RA preference.
• Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
• Assists Radiologists, RA’s and other providers.
• Ability to interact with patients of all ages i.e., neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as required by department patient population.
• Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics.
• Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
• Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required.
• Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR.
• Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment.
• Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment.
• Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA, including patient detailed history per department protocol.
• Properly charge exams in the ITS system
• Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas.
• Student supervision and evaluation.
• Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
• Sterile technique as required.
• Assist with sedations as required.
• Assist with invasive special procedures within the DIS department as required.

Job Specific Core Competencies

• Age Specific Training - Ability to interact with patients of all ages.
• Rad Safety Policy Review
• Customer Service - follows AIDET

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of diagnostic radiology equipment and pre-exam screening requirement within 3 months of hire date.
• Computer literate and ability to understand PACS, CR/DR, HIS/RIS System.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
• Possess knowledge of cross section anatomy.
• Ability to critique images against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Does not require direct supervision for technical detail, capable of independent judgment.
• IV insertion competency if applicable
• Ability to administer IV /oral contrast as directed by Radiologist if applicable.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to work with provider in DIS special procedure exams.

Expected Behaviors

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent human relation skills and adheres to the Radiology Department's "General Policies for Patient Rights Policy" (RI 100).
• Exhibit positive interaction with all patients, visitors, co-workers, and providers.
• Ability to deal with the stress of customer relations in a positive/assuring manner.
• Ability to have flexible work schedule.
• Must possess the qualities of integrity and good judgement.
• Must have the ability to project compassion, kindness and excellence to patients and staff following our mission and vision.
• Must be able to communicate technical information clearly; by direct conversation, in writing, and by phone.
• Must maintain qualities agreed to in Patients First Commitment (Attitude/Demeanor, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability/Initiative, Communication and Dedication to Excellence).

Mandatory License/Registration/Certification

• CPR

Certification/License

• American Reg of Rad Techs (ARRT)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Rad Tech (RT)

Additional Licensure/Credential Requirements

• Must be a Registered Radiologic Technologist (registry eligible) in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Must hold a current valid license with the State of Indiana as a Diagnostic X-Ray Machine Operator.
• Must be CPR certified, (within 3 months of initial hire date).
• Must hold a current valid Indiana State driver’s license.

Additional Education And Experience Requirements

• Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance.
• Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

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