X-Ray Technologist - Orthopedic Center, Springdale

Freeman Health System; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Springdale, AR, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and ensure quality images. You will collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and staff to deliver efficient patient care, while observing safety guidelines and department standards.

The ideal candidate has graduation from an accredited radiology program, with 2+ years in an acute care setting preferred and a B.S. in radiologic sciences preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic sciences program.
• Two years radiologic technologist experience in acute care preferred.
• B.S. in Radiologic Sciences preferred.
• Clinical experience from radiologic tech program required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains radiographic images of diagnostic quality per department standards.
• Identifies patient before procedures and verifies orders.
• Maintains safety and uses PPE appropriately.
• Interprets and follows positioning guidelines; minimizes artifacts.
• Teaches and collaborates with students; supports staff and physicians.
• Documents and scans appropriate records into PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and ensures supplies/equipment are ready.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited radiologic sciences program

B.S. in Radiologic Sciences (preferred)

Tools

PACS

Job description

Our MissionTo improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.Schedule: Full-Time, Days. No holidays/no weekends.What You'll DoResponsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols. Collaborates with other professionals to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.ResponsibilitiesCommunicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.Completes required education in a timely manner.Seeks information/guidance from others as needed.Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the hospital and department.Effectively role models professional behavior.Ensures continuity of professional care.Responds to patient and family requests promptly.Competently and independently performs all radiographic procedures.Obtains all radiographic images while adhering to departmental standards.Ensures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged.Properly identifies patient before procedures.Teaches and works with students.Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.Scans appropriate associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation.Adheres to positioning guidelines and department expectations.Removes or repositions objects that will make artifacts on the images.Consistently provides reproducible quality images.Informs PACS support of issues and corrects errors.Collimates appropriatelyErases CR cassettes.Performs other duties as assigned or requested.RequirementsPossesses problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills.Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited radiologic sciences program; Graduate of an accredited radiologic sciences program with a B.S. preferred.Clinical experience acquired through the completion of radiologic sciences program; Two years experience as a radiologic technologist in an acute care hospital or clinic setting preferred.Freeman Perks and ProgramsFor eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!Health, vision, dental insuranceRetirement with employer matchWellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with ParticipationMilestone payments with longevity of employmentPaid time off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)Extended Sick payLearning Center designated only for Freeman Family membersPayroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.#LI-DNI