What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray/CT Tech - PRN position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
The work location for this position is in Lewiston, Idaho
This is a PRN position (On Call - No Benefits) - you will receive an additional 15% PRN pay in lieu of benefits
Hours: vary
Position Summary:
The Radiologic Technologist administers ionizing radiation and radioactive substances to patients. Operates x-ray equipment, processes images. Prepares exam room, equipment and supplies. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.
Primary (Essential) Duties:
- Prepare room, equipment and supplies as needed for patient care.
- Cleans and disinfects procedure room and equipment.
- Prepares contrast agents for procedure.
- Prepares patient for procedure, explains procedure, assists patient into proper position.
- Follows prescribed techniques in administrating procedures.
Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
Minimum Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- Registration and certification in radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) or obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Computerized Tomography (CT) experience preferred
