What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist, PRN As Needed position at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Inc?
Description
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Imaging
JOB TITLE: Radiology Technologist
SHIFT: PRN, As needed
BENEFITS: Non-Benefit Eligible
COMPETITIVE PAY:
- SHIFT PREMIUMS
- WEEKEND PREMIUMS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have graduated from an approved radiologic technology school
- Must be registered and certified in assigned specialized area
- Be in good standing with the A.R.R.T.
- CPR provider certified
- Be able to transport and lift with help, patients weighing up to 250 lbs
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Technical Director and the Radiologist, by an order from a physician, to perform procedures. Work as a radiologic technologist when not performing specialized procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Transport patients
- Scan or radiograph a patient by orders of a physician
- Process images and make sure they are of good quality before pushing images into the PACS for interpretation
- Assist the radiologist when needed
- Be able to obtain good images with few repeats; aware of ALARA responsibilities
- Have a working knowledge of the equipment in your assigned specialized area
- Obtain good clinical histories from patients
- Report to the Technical Director any equipment problems
