Northern Light A.R. Gould
Department: Imaging
Position is located: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: PRN
Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned
Summary:
The staff Radiological Technologist performs radiographic examinations of selected portions of the anatomy as requested by the medical provider with a proper order. The Radiological Technologist is expected to perform a variety of procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply a prescribed amount of x-radiation for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic quality radiographs for interpretation by the radiologist.
Responsibilities:
- Perform radiographic procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures within standard time frames.
- Maintain equipment in good operating condition and operate equipment according to department and manufacturer's recommendations.
- Prepare and orient patients to the procedure.
- Be cooperative and helpful in a clear and courteous manner to co-workers, staff, patients, and visitors.
- Maintain and exhibit a current knowledge of radiological technology and participate in continuing education.
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 relationship 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.
- Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help.
- Promotes Health and Safety: Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors.
- 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.
- Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems, and processes.
- Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources.
Credentials:
- Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer
Education:
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions:
- Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
- Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of kneeling, sitting, standing, and walking.