Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist (PRN)

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center is seeking a CT Technologist to acquire high-quality medical images across modalities under radiologist supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, ALARA principles, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include proper patient identification, protocol selection, thorough documentation, equipment readiness, and adherence to BVHS safety and HIPAA regulations. On-call duties may apply with rapid facility access.

Qualifications

• ARRT-registered radiologic technologist.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Adheres to BVHS radiation protection policies.
• On-call duties require arriving within 45 minutes after notification.
• PRN on-call may be required as needed.
• Strong service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients and match exams with two identifiers.
• Select protocols and techniques per patient needs and regulations.
• Complete all required documentation for BVHS and Imaging department policies.
• Maintain equipment, spaces and supplies ready for patient care.
• Follow BVHS safety and infection prevention practices and report hazards.
• Adhere to ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Comply with HIPAA and regulatory rules.

Skills

ARRT Registration

Ohio Radiologic Technologist license

BLS Certification

Patient safety

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of the Bluffton Diagnostic Radiology CT Technologist is to acquire the highest quality medical images in multiple modalities under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist, employ the best practices of patient safety and ALARA principles, and provide exceptional service to all customers.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: Uses two (2) patient identifiers to identify patient, images, and associated paperwork.
• Duty 2: Selects proper, established techniques and protocols, tailoring them to individual patient needs while meeting all regulatory guidelines.
• Duty 3: Completes all documentation including complete exam history and paperwork required by BVHS and Imaging department policy
• Duty 4: Performs all duties and maintains all equipment, work spaces, and supplies in a state ready to serve patients/customers.
• Duty 5: Follows BVHS safety and infection prevention practices. Anticipates and reports potential safety hazards.
• Duty 6: Practices ALARA principles. Uses time, distance, shielding, and collimation to limit radiation exposure, hones skills to limit number of exposures, and uses mechanical and/or non-associate positioning aides.
• Duty 7: Complies with HIPAA and all other regulatory rules.
• Duty 8: Uses BVHS and department scripting to assure patient/customer understanding, safety, comfort, and privacy. Uses effective and positive communications skills with patients, families, medical staff, offices, associates, and the general public. Is friendly and courteous.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the State of Ohio as a Radiologic Technologist (ODH)
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• Adheres to BVHS radiation protection, monitoring, and exposure policies
• On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility within 45 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel.
• PRN status may require on-call as needed.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in radiography, computed tomography, and/or mammography preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to operate equipment and perform injections, and be able to push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach work above the shoulders. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients and their families, physicians, and co-workers. The associate must be able to work by her/himself. This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)