Job Summary
Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, trauma and surgery procedures according to established standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physicians' orders. Participates actively in the satisfaction of patients and all customers. Assures equipment is present and accounted for at beginning and end of each shift.
Essential Functions
- Performs general diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing standardized positioning, As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety. Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist.
- Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
- Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosage and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Maintains imaging equipment through safe handling and assisting in necessary quality assurance. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
- Completes proper patient identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Verifies patients’ clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
- Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree
- CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
Physical Demands
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 35 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 35 lbs
- Sitting: Seldom
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Standing: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Frequently
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Frequently
- Handling: Frequently
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Frequently
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Frequently
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Primary Location
SITE - Pennock Hospital - 1009 W Green St - Hastings
Department Name
Diagnostic Radiology - Pennock
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Every fourth weekend
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