RADIOLOGY TECH - GLEN CARBON ORTHOPEDICS - PT DAYS

Description

Job Summary:

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care under the guidance and the direction of the office provider. A key part of the Radiology Technologist responsibilities is to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all times.  Additional patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the office supervisor/manager.

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

       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 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

         policies and procedures.   

     8. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and

         religious diversity.

Qualifications

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. CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.