Multidisciplinary Technologist

Overview :

Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Multidisciplinary Technologists (Radiologic Technologists) available!

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Responsibilities :

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Multidisciplinary Technologist for the Franciscan Prompt Clinic in Tacoma, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team-based environment with a dedicated patient-centered care team. No nights required. Flexible scheduling including but not limited to 12 shifts available. Occasional holidays and weekends may be requested.

Job Summary :

This job is responsible for preparing and operating radiographic imaging equipment to perform patient exams and related procedures that safely capture specific, clear and undistorted images to aid in patient diagnosis. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders and under strict safety / regulatory / license departmental standards and protocols. An incumbent also performs basic patient care / support functions under the direction of a provider and within scope of licensure, including obtaining / recording vital signs / patient information and performing point-of-care testing procedures.

Work further includes : 1) explaining procedures and preparing patients for exam; 2) positioning patients correctly and effectively, 3) recording the requested diagnostic images; 4) sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis; 5) maintaining safe radiation levels at all times to minimize exposure to patient, self and others; and 6) assuring radiographic equipment in in good working order and reporting malfunctions per established procedures.

Work requires knowledge of standards, procedures and protocols relating to radiographic examination and radiation safety / protection as well as aseptic technique and physics, anatomy and related medical terminology. Current knowledge of the application / operation / quality control / maintenance of imaging equipment and related devices is also required.

Essential Duties :

• Prepares equipment for imaging tests, based on physicians orders and in accordance with department safeguards and protocols to ensure high quality results.
• Verifies proper operation of equipment prior to use; sets imaging parameters for procedure; performs computer processing and displays images in accordance with internal protocols.
• Utilizes equipment / accessories and employs techniques / procedures to ensure that results are consistent.
• Selects appropriate protocols to tailor scans of each patient while producing superior image quality.
• Ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand to perform procedures; prepares for and cleans up after examinations.
• Rooms / prepares patient and performs Radiology procedures per established protocols.
• Greets, receives and identifies patient; records vital signs, including height, weight, allergies, current medications and presenting problems.
• Verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order; explains procedures to patients and responds to questions; comforts and protects the patient, self and others from unnecessary radiation by following established policy, procedures and prescribed safety standards; documents methods per department requirements.
• Regularly performs basic nursing functions in regard to patient care; responds to emergency situations consistent with scope of authority.
• Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patients condition per established procedures.
• Provides patient mobility assistance as needed; assists with patient transport and transfer.
• Performs basic patient care / support functions under the provider direction and within scope of licensure; demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and clinical techniques in accordance with established standards.
• Performs basic patient care activities, including :
• Basic CPR, visual acuity,
• Wound care, including suture set-up
• Orthopedic splinting
• EKGs
• Point of Care testing
• Assisting with eye and ear irrigation
• Blood glucose checks and throat swab specimen collection
• Informs patients of lab results, and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of provider.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintains records, documentation and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements.
• Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits / procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures; maintains daily records of exams.
• Assists in making observations, gathering data and identifying patient care needs.
• Prepares cases for immediate interpretation; assembles patient's records; prepares previous cases for physician review.
• Prepares hard copies from multi-format laser images; transfers images to magnetic tape for archival and storage.
• Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient records; ordering supplies.
• Participates in the ordering and inventorying of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with patient flow needs.

Cultural Sensitivity and Competence : Demonstrates proper use of communication tools / materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served : Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the departments defined specific populations served.

Performs related duties as required.

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