What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGY TECH - BETHALTO EXPRESS CARE - PRN DAYS position at Anderson Hospital?
Job Summary:
The Radiology/Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care under the guidance and the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Radiology/Patient Care Technician is also responsible for applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all times.
Service and Quality Standards:
1. Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
2. Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assist in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
3. People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of
Excellence/Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
4. Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
5. Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Job Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of the department and organization.
2. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful,
accurate and efficient manner to newborns, pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric
populations.
3. Identifies patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and
evaluation.
4. Uses proper positioning and technical factors to obtain high quality images.
5. Proficiently operates radiographic equipment.
6. Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards.
7. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital
policies and procedures.
8. Will assist with procedures, will be competent in all waive testing and splinting needs.
9. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and
religious diversity.
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school. Must be
ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted. BLS certification required.
Experience Requirements: Minimum of two years’ experience in an acute care radiology position.
Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
