Radiologic Technologist, PRN

NueHealth LLC; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Technologist to perform essential diagnostic radiographic procedures. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring patient comfort and safety while operating imaging equipment with precision. Your expertise will contribute to the critical task of diagnosing diseases and injuries, while adhering to safety protocols. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills in patient communication and quality assurance will be highly valued. Join a team that prioritizes excellence in patient care and embraces continuous learning in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Maintains CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic x-ray procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding procedures.
• Critique images for quality and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiographic Procedures

Radiation Safety

Patient Communication

Quality Assurance

Infection Control

Education

Registered Technologist Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Imaging Equipment

Job description

Amherst Surgery Ctr
915 North Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001, USA

This position is responsible for following established procedures and protocols. The Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. The scope of the position includes explaining procedures to patients, accurately operating all imaging equipment, demonstrating clinical and age-specific competencies in performing all diagnostic procedures, and selecting accurate technical factors for optimal image quality. The Technologist is responsible for practicing radiation safety in the operations of radiation-emitting equipment and demonstrates the ability to review images for interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technologist must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Maintains certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Essential Functions

• Reviews and interprets physician orders for the diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately
• Validates all patient identification before performing any diagnostic x-ray procedure
• Communicates with patients to obtain medical history and/or specific medical information that is pertinent to the procedure and/or patient’s well-being during the procedure
• Validates proper working conditions and technical factors of all imaging equipment and procedure room
• Explains procedures to patients to facilitate cooperation and alleviate anxiety; ensures patient comfort and safety
• Assumes responsibility for patient care during the imaging procedure to include infection control
• Follows protocols and policies in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures
• Demonstrates competence in collimation, patient positioning, and radiation safety to reduce exposure
• Practices radiation safety for patients, family, visitors, and self
• Critiques all images for quality for interpretation
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance program(s)
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities and deals with them promptly
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the department and facility
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures and assist in other areas as needed
• Participates in standby call as needed to support the department/facility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds regularly.

The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.