Imaging Technologist- Part Time

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Mission, Vision & Values at OMHC Mission : Our mission at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is to bring caring, quality healthcare to our community. It is our vision to provide well-rounded, individualized and excellent care to you and your family for generations to come. Vision : To provide well-rounded, individualized and excellent care to you and your family for generations to come. Our OMHC values serve as the foundation for our mission, and are what we believe to be key in driving our vision : Values : Being Patient-Centered We provide safe, timely, equitable care to our patients centered on evidence-based medicine. Demonstrating Excellence We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard of care. Showing Integrity We demonstrate honesty and humility in all interactions. We say what we know when we know it using language the builds trust and relationships Working as a Team We collaboratively work together to care for each other, our patients and our community. Behavioral Principles : Our Values define who we believe in being and the following Behavioral Principles represent how we put these values into practice. They describe how we work with each other, our patients and partners as well as describing who we are and how we drive our success. Everyone. Everyday. Every Situation. Always. Connect and Collaborate Practice Blameless Problem Solving Speak Straight Honor Commitments Set Clear Expectations Respect the Individual Listen Generously Be Authentic Persistent Curiosity Take Care of Yourself Have Fun Role and Responsibilities

• Prepares for and performs all radiographic examinations by positioning patients and adjusting equipment factors for optimum exposures.
• Transports, transfers and positions patients in a manner that is safe for the patient.
• Processes CT films and evaluates finished radiographs for technical quality.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the radiographic and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs patient care paperwork such as : logging clients, releasing and tracking films, filing and retrieving reports, answering the telephone, taking messages, and all other duties pertinent to this position.
• Follows protocol to ensure radiation safety, and quality assurance policies and procedures are met.
• Is knowledgeable of current policies and procedures regarding hospital personnel and the Radiology Department and adheres to them appropriately.
• Completes the annual mandatory training and CPR every year.
• Knowledge of emergent situations, appropriate notification of Health Care Provider, and appropriate use of on-call staff.
• Reports and submits employee accident / incident reports to immediate supervisor and / or HR as soon as possible after the occurrence of the accident / incident.
• CT Technologist required to be available for scheduled on-call.
• Must function independently and have flexibility and personal integrity
• Is punctual in arriving to work and uses break and lunch times appropriately.
• Is well groomed and appropriately attired for work.
• Makes appropriate independent decisions and recommendations for action when necessary.
• Can tactfully and cheerfully deal with patients, residents, personnel, government agencies, vendors, and the public.
• Able to respond to emergent situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Can seek out new methods and principles and is willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Plans well in advance so that work continues with smooth transitions from one task to another.
• Complies with all OMHC and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, customer and co-worker information.
• Represents the District in a positive and professional manner.
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, when necessary.
• Follows all safety precautions.
• Keeps up to date on all mandatory annual training, and annual proficiency skills reviews.
• Follows up on all problems and issues brought to his / her attention in a positive and productive manner until solved
• Works productively in the absence of supervision, and makes appropriate independent decisions
• Is responsible for becoming knowledgeable and compliant with Department, Hospital, Fire / Safety / Disaster, Educational requirements, and Personnel Policies.
• Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and maintains HIPAA confidentiality standard.
• Demonstrates support and adherence to the Mission Statement of OMHC.
• Participates in and supports the Quality Improvement program and provides optimum customer service.
• Mandatory Annual Training per policy completed annually.
• Complete annual competency and skills
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-services and other meetings as requested.
• Checks, reads and responds to district e-mails daily when onsite, at least weekly when not.
• Is responsible for knowing and understanding the content in the e-mail and follow-up if necessary.
• Must be able to physically, mentally and emotionally meet the needs of the patients throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight / hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be met fully.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.

Requirements

Education :

Required : Associates Degree in Technical Science

Experience :

Required : One year of experience in healthcare facility.

Preferred : Three years of experience in healthcare facility; familiarity with GE CT scanner.

Salary Description

34.69-$45.00 per Hour DOE

Salary : $35 - $45