What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immediate Opening: Radiology Technician position at Healthcare Dive?
Job Description
This position is located in Oneida, TN.
Starting Pay Depends On Experience.
Job Purpose: Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by and at the request of a licensed practitioner to assist in diagnosis. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the life span including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Major Work Activities:
Rennova Community Health Inc. focuses on serving essential healthcare categories, especially those with unmet needs and significant opportunities for innovation-driven solutions.
We operate forward-thinking businesses, systems and services to support better treatment outcomes, more cost-effective patient care, and optimized revenue streams. We are committed to providing unmatched service excellence across our entire suite of solutions while building on the best medical science and innovative technologies available. We also maintain the highest standards of corporate transparency, fiduciary responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Rennova Community Health Inc. focuses on serving essential healthcare categories, especially those with unmet needs and significant opportunities for innovation-driven solutions. We operate forward-thinking businesses, systems and services to support better treatment outcomes, more cost-effective patient care, and optimized revenue streams. We are committed to providing unmatched service excellence across our entire suite of solutions while building on the best medical science and innovative technologies available. We also maintain the highest standards of corporate transparency, fiduciary responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
This position is located in Oneida, TN.
Starting Pay Depends On Experience.
Job Purpose: Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by and at the request of a licensed practitioner to assist in diagnosis. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the life span including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Major Work Activities:
- Prepares patient for exam and provides patient care during the procedure to ensure patient health, safety, and well-being.
- Provides for the patient’s physical needs during the procedure to ensure continued support, comfort, and safety.
- Provides emotional support and comfort to patient when appropriate. Reassures patient as needed.
- Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Provides general information and teaching, relevant to the exam.
- Report any unusual or alarming conditions about the patient to the appropriate authority
- Obtains all necessary permission forms before beginning exams.
- Participates in cost containment activities.
- Review the schedule of procedures to determine specifications for supplies and equipment.
- Charges are assigned appropriately for exams performed.
- Uses work time productively
- Graduate of an A.M.A approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required
- Mammography Technologists must meet FDA-MQSRA requirements
- Walking, standing for long periods, lifting patients, objects (10-40 lbs. usually), pushing/pulling mobile equipment, patients in wheelchairs or on stretchers.
- Skills and Qualifications:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- CPR certification required.
- Easily adaptable to changing working schedules. Due to the nature of procedures performed in the department, must be able to handle daily stressful environment, and support employees and physicians in the critical patient environment.
- Ability to communicate well with people in person or over the telephone and with written communication.
- Ability to assess and react to situations.
- Must be motivated and work independently.
- Must be flexible with work schedule (attend night meetings).
- Must be able to perform at a fast pace and/or stressful environment.
- Ability to listen and maintain confidentiality.
Rennova Community Health Inc. focuses on serving essential healthcare categories, especially those with unmet needs and significant opportunities for innovation-driven solutions.
We operate forward-thinking businesses, systems and services to support better treatment outcomes, more cost-effective patient care, and optimized revenue streams. We are committed to providing unmatched service excellence across our entire suite of solutions while building on the best medical science and innovative technologies available. We also maintain the highest standards of corporate transparency, fiduciary responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Rennova Community Health Inc. focuses on serving essential healthcare categories, especially those with unmet needs and significant opportunities for innovation-driven solutions. We operate forward-thinking businesses, systems and services to support better treatment outcomes, more cost-effective patient care, and optimized revenue streams. We are committed to providing unmatched service excellence across our entire suite of solutions while building on the best medical science and innovative technologies available. We also maintain the highest standards of corporate transparency, fiduciary responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
