Registered Radiology Tech- Weekend

Shenandoah Medical Center; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a variety of radiographic procedures for diagnostic imaging. The role requires ensuring patient safety, operating x-ray equipment, and maintaining high-quality imaging per protocol.

The position involves bedside and ER imaging, adherence to radiation safety, and collaboration with the radiology team to provide timely, accurate patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification or eligibility.
• Ability to assess patient readiness and explain procedures.
• Adhere to infection control and radiation safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures as requested for diagnosis.
• Enter correct technical parameters for imaging per protocol.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in ER and bedside settings.
• Prepare rooms, maintain supplies, and restock as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and explain procedures clearly to patient.
• Document procedures and ensure timely reporting to radiology staff.

Skills

Radiography procedures

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Imaging quality optimization

Communication with patients

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

CT imaging

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

• Performs a variety of radiographic procedures for radiographic diagnosis as requested by the healthcare provider.
• Provides radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform a variety of radiographic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.
• Assesses the patient determining their ability to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or examination problems.
• Enters proper technical parameters into the x-ray generating equipment to enhance visualization for best imaging per protocol.
• Performs various procedures in imaging areas such as: X-rays, and CT scans.
• Follows established protocols for administration of contrast media.
• Operates mobile x-ray equipment in emergency room and at patient bedside.
• Prepares room and equipment for radiology exam.
• Disinfects all equipment before and after each patient contact.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Maintains and restocks appropriate supplies.
• Follows established protocol in accordance with the requested procedure being conducted.
• Ensures all equipment is maintenance and in optimal function condition.
• Reports and follows up on equipment issues.
• Prepares patient for procedures.
• Transports patient to and from Radiology department.
• Validates the procedure to be performed with the patient and obtains necessary consent.
• Validates patient prep and medical history for exam ordered.
• Explains procedures to the patient effectively.
• Assists in performing first aid as needed.
• Anticipates and responds appropriately to the needs of the patient and his or her family.
• Follows established radiation safety policies and procedures to protect patients and staff and performs in a manner that ensures patient safety.
• Minimizes retakes by selecting proper technical factors in the x-ray generating equipment according to exam protocol and patient condition.
• Utilizes radiation exposure reduction techniques such as proper collimation and lead shielding to minimize radiation exposure.
• Wears personal radiation monitoring device while on duty.
• Ensures visitors and staff are supplied with lead shielding or kept at a safe distance from the source of radiation.
• Performs patient documentation and completes necessary office duties.
• Ensures patient reports are received in a timely manner for the health care provider. Ensures patient charges are accurately documented using the EHR system.
• Provides input and assists with maintaining department policies, procedures, and product information.
• Provides patient demographics and reports to hospital billing system.
• Ensures correct patient exam is filed so charges are accurate for billing.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status related to CT Scans.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs a variety of radiographic procedures for radiographic diagnosis as requested by the healthcare provider.
• Provides radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform a variety of radiographic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.
• Assesses the patient determining their ability to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or examination problems.
• Enters proper technical parameters into the x-ray generating equipment to enhance visualization for best imaging per protocol.
• Performs various procedures in imaging areas such as: X-rays, and CT scans.
• Follows established protocols for administration of contrast media.
• Operates mobile x-ray equipment in emergency room and at patient bedside.
• Prepares room and equipment for radiology exam.
• Disinfects all equipment before and after each patient contact.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Maintains and restocks appropriate supplies.
• Follows established protocol in accordance with the requested procedure being conducted.
• Ensures all equipment is maintenance and in optimal function condition.
• Reports and follows up on equipment issues.
• Prepares patient for procedures.
• Transports patient to and from Radiology department.
• Identifies patient appropriately.
• Validates the procedure to be performed with the patient and obtains necessary consent.
• Validates patient prep and medical history for exam ordered.
• Explains procedures to the patient effectively.
• Assists in performing first aid as needed.
• Anticipates and responds appropriately to the needs of the patient and his or her family.
• Follows established radiation safety policies and procedures to protect patients and staff and performs in a manner that ensures patient safety.
• Minimizes retakes by selecting proper technical factors in the x-ray generating equipment according to exam protocol and patient condition.
• Utilizes radiation exposure reduction techniques such as proper collimation and lead shielding to minimize radiation exposure.
• Wears personal radiation monitoring device while on duty.
• Ensures visitors and staff are supplied with lead shielding or kept at a safe distance from the source of radiation.
• Performs patient documentation and completes necessary office duties.
• Ensures patient reports are received in a timely manner for the health care provider. Ensures patient charges are accurately documented using the EHR system.
• Provides input and assists with maintaining department policies, procedures, and product information.
• Provides patient demographics and reports to hospital billing system.
• Ensures correct patient exam is filed so charges are accurate for billing.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status related to CT Scans.
• Communicates effectively.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered with ARRT

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