Radiologic Technologist — Imaging in Teaching Hospital

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray procedures across the Main Campus and affiliated facilities. You will demonstrate competence on fixed and mobile equipment, support patient safety, and participate in training student technologists.

This role requires working in high acuity and surgical areas and contributing to quality care in a teaching hospital. Responsibilities include operating x-ray devices, maintaining safety standards,

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of a 2 year accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and to retrieve data related to monitoring of quality and performance needs.

Responsibilities

• Must be competent in the use of all x-ray equipment both fixed and mobile.
• Demonstrates flexibility in reviewing new approaches in response to changing organizational and healthcare needs.
• Seeks out assistance appropriately in regard to policies and procedures, patient safety, infection control and other departmental and organizational requirements.
• Ensures that a high priority is recognized and observed by all staff relating to safety; this includes employees, patients, vendors and other customers;
• Ensures that patients are treated in a timely fashion and that patient satisfaction requires technologist participation in the transport process.
• Provides input to Radiology Physician leadership in regard to interactions that provide “World Class” care in a teaching facility. Interacts with all hospital customers to assist with patient and customer satisfaction and HCAPS scores.
• Should be observed as a department resource by all staff and assist in providing continuing education to all responsible individuals; Serves as a role model.
• Is responsible for reporting information to Radiology leadership in regard to potential hazards, safety, and or behavioral demonstrations that do not provide for a safe and “world class” healthcare environment.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by Team Leaders, Supervisor or Assistant Director.
• Other duties and needed.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Radiology Technology program

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray procedures across the Main Campus and affiliated facilities. You will demonstrate competence on fixed and mobile equipment, support patient safety, and participate in training student technologists.

This role requires working in high acuity and surgical areas and contributing to quality care in a teaching hospital. Responsibilities include operating x-ray devices, maintaining safety standards,