Radiologic Technologist, FT

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and ensure patient safety. The role requires completion of an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT certification (or actively pursuing), and a willingness to work overtime/on-call as needed.

Candidates should have knowledge of radiographic exams, contrast agents, equipment operation, and proper patient transfers and positioning.

Formación

• Must have completed the curriculum of a recognized school of radiologic technology.
• Must have certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and maintain it while employed; if recent graduate, actively pursue the Registry.
• Prefer 1 year radiologic experience.
• Knowledge of radiographic examinations and procedures using contrast agents; equipment operations and radiation safety; patient transfers and positioning techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and perform diagnostic radiographic cases for all patients.
• Open, accurate and responsive communication, oral or written, on an individual or group basis.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; demonstrate ethical and professional conduct.
• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call duty and disaster work as required by workload.
• Understand age-related developmental issues from pediatrics through geriatrics.

Conocimientos

Radiologic Technology

Patient Transfer

Radiation Safety

Contrast Examinations

Communication

Educación

ARRT Certification

Radiologic Tech Program

Herramientas

X-ray Machines

Imaging Systems

Descripción del empleo

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Radiologic Technologist, FT

SMC Full Time Technical Searcy, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4270

1. 1. Education: Must have completed the curriculum of a recognized school of radiologic technology. Must have certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and maintain this status while employed at Unity Health (if a recent graduate, must actively be pursuing the Registry).
2. 2. Training and Experience: Prefer 1 year radiologic experience.
3. 3. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of radiographic examinations as well as the procedures that require the use of contrast agents. Have a knowledge of radiographic equipment operations and radiation safety. Must also be knowledgeable about patient transfers and positioning techniques.
4. 4. Safety Sensitive: YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as "safety sensitive." A "safety sensitive" position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a "safety sensitive" position.

DESCRIPTION

Coordinates and performs the diagnostic radiographic cases for all patients. Open, accurate and responsive communication, oral or written, on an individual basis or in groups. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines. Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty and disaster work as required by workload and/or unforeseen circumstances. Must display a good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics through geriatrics.

Physical Effort: Worker must adjust to performing routine, repetitive tasks without specific supervision. Worker will be performing within a radiation area. Employee may frequently be exposed to blood, body fluids/tissues and electromagnetic radiation, gamma and x-rays as in CRT's (VDT's). Capability to be independently mobile. Ability to manage physically aggressive patients, to transport patients on the stretcher or in a wheelchair and to move portable x-ray machine to examination site. The ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, reach, stoop and bend while maintaining a good mechanical body position. They should also have the ability to wear protective lead aprons and lead gloves during examinations and perform tasks for a long period of time. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate radiographic equipment. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms. They should also have the ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low lighted examination room and to travel locally and elsewhere (including overnight stays) to attend seminars.

Mental Effort: Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20-45 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time. Must be able to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and administration who may or may not be under physical and/or emotional stress. Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments and with vendors. The ability to maintain confidential information.