Radiology Technologist

Arkansas Surgical Hospital; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Surgical Hospital in North Little Rock, AR, seeks an experienced Radiology Technologist to perform MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging and contribute to high-quality patient care.

The role involves patient interviews, safety protocols, accurate data entry, and adherence to department standards while supporting radiologists and physicians in diagnostic imaging. This position reports to the Radiology Manager and supports a patient-centered imaging service.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification and ARRT registration with the State of Arkansas.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a technologist in a surgical setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Ability to operate MRI, CT, Diagnostic Imaging, C-Arm and Ultrasound equipment according to protocol.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain history and inform about safety, contrast media contraindications and procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment in the MRI Suite for patients, staff and visitors.
• Positions patients and provides instructions on breathing, communication, and sequences/exams.
• Enters patient information accurately and selects appropriate protocols and techniques.
• Produces imaging of quality for radiologist interpretation and completes archiving duties.
• Performs PACS duties and exam import.
• Assists with C-arm, fluoroscopy, CT, and procedural tech tasks as needed and adheres to attendance and on-call duties.
• Demonstrates KWAKT, HEAL, SOB, AIDET principles in daily practice and department workflows.
• Upholds customer service and quality improvement in day-to-day activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and hospital information; adheres to HR policies on conduct.
• Fosters positive relationships and follows the chain of command when issues arise.
• Applies age/development considerations in patient interactions.

Skills

CPR certification

ARRT registration

Tools

PACS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Little Rock, AR 72118,

Under the supervision of the Radiology Manager, completes the day to day radiological MRI, CT, Diagnostic Imaging, C-Arm, or Ultrasound Imaging functions to produce quality images for the ordering physicians and radiologists.

Reports to:

Radiology Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Interviews patients for the purpose of obtaining patient history and informing patients regarding patient safety, contrast media contraindications and patient procedures. Practices AIDET.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient, staff, and visitors in and around the MRI Suite.
• Positions patients appropriately; provide instructions related to breathing, communication, observation and length of sequences/exam.
• Enters required patient information accurately into the computer; selects appropriate protocol, scans, and techniques in accordance with protocol within acceptable time frames; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Produces imaging in accordance with optimum standards for radiologist interpretation. Completes archiving responsibilities on each patient.
• Performs assigned responsibilities including PACS duties and exam import.
• Performs assigned responsibilities as C-arm, fluoro, CT, and procedure technology as necessary. Adheres to attendance and call duties.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment. Practices KWAKT, HEAL, SOB, AIDET.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
• Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
• Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements

• Certification, Licensure: Current CPR certification; registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of Arkansas.
• Experience, Training, Knowledge: Wanted: Minimum of two (2) years experience as technologist in a surgical setting or demonstrates acceptable knowledge/experience.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering care to patients, etc. Stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care, obtaining equipment, etc.
• Standing and walking more than five (5) hours per day in administering patient care in multiple rooms.
• Running, occasionally, in responding to patient care emergencies.
• Reaching, grasping, handling, and/or feeling five (5) or more hours per day in administering patient care, i.e. operating various radiologic equipment.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.