Senior Radiologic Technologist & Imaging Lead

Carle Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+经验

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiology exams for patients of all ages, under the direction of a Radiologist. The role emphasizes independent judgment, quality imaging, radiation protection, patient comfort, and equipment proficiency.

The position requires ARRT certification, BLS within 30 days, state licensure, and related work experience. We offer sign-on and relocation bonuses to eligible candidates, with a strong focus on clinical

Qualifications

• Certifications: Registered in Radiography (R) - ARRT; BLS within 30 days - AHA; Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - IEMA; Education: Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology; Associate‘s Degree: Radiologic Technology; Work Experience: Related field

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic diagnostic procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of medical imaging
• Exhibits competency and is the resource person to staff when performing radiographic procedures
• Knowledgeable about views required for each exam enhancing image quality through the use of appropriate filters, collimation, markers and patient identification
• Maintains quality care throughout the procedure, making patient as comfortable as possible, practicing radiation protection through shielding and collimation whenever possible
• Proper care of the patient is efficient and expedient
• Maintains expert working knowledge of equipment and resource person for troubleshooting
• Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories to that room
• Performs lab testing as appropriate
• Performs support functions of the medical imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met
• Promptly and accurately processes and prepares images and paper work to ensure timely turn around in providing a report
• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care assisting in patient transport to and from the department as required
• Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system and accurately completes all fields in the HIS Radiant and PACS
• Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs
• Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively. Displays leadership skills in their daily process.
• Share knowledge, guides, and encourages participation from fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures
• Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment
• Completes work within assigned shift using slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties
• Provides input on the evaluation of staff
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process
• Leads in development of teamwork of staff to ensure efficient and appropriate patient care
• Networks with other professionals regionally
• Demonstrates ability to multitask to assist with workflow
• Develops new processes utilizing creative ideas for a dynamic environment
• Assists in achieving competencies
• Maintains a current knowledge by keeping abreast of trends in new processes and procedures
• Follows up on concerns/problems as needed
• Display a professional attitude in order to foster mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Radiation safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient care

Education

ARRT Radiography Certification

BLS Certification

Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology

Associate’s Degree: Radiologic Technology

Tools

HIS Radiant

PACS

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiology exams for patients of all ages, under the direction of a Radiologist. The role emphasizes independent judgment, quality imaging, radiation protection, patient comfort, and equipment proficiency.

The position requires ARRT certification, BLS within 30 days, state licensure, and related work experience. We offer sign-on and relocation bonuses to eligible candidates, with a strong focus on clinical