SD - Rad Tech - Rapid City

Details

Client Name

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital - MS

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Allied

Profession

Radiology

Specialty

Rad Tech

Job ID

29226687

Job Title

SD - Rad Tech - Rapid City

Shift Details

Shift

DNR - 12X3 - 07,19

Scheduled Hours

Job Order Details

Start Date

11 / 01 / 2024

Job Description

Job Title : Radiologic Technologist

Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging

Job Duration : Full Time

Shift : Day, Night Rotating Shifts

Guaranteed Hours : Not specified

Experience : Preferred 1 years of Radiographer experience

License : Radiologic Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Must-Have : Completion of a Radiology Program, high proficiency in patient positioning, and safety protocols

Job Description :

• Perform and demonstrate competence in Radiology under the direction of a Radiologist in a Level II trauma hospital setting.
• Acquire proper exams independently for Radiologist interpretation.
• Operate all radiological equipment appropriately.
• Work with patients in pediatric, geriatric, and other critical acute care settings; adjust techniques and positions for optimal examinations.
• Conduct fluoroscopy examinations, utilize c-arm in operating room settings, and perform portable exams throughout the hospital.
• Provide imaging services to outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients, accommodating ambulatory, non-ambulatory, acute, and chronically ill patients.
• Ensure exam room presentation, patient transportation, and entry of exams into the Radiology Information System are maintained.
• Schedule radiology exams, educate patients on exam preparation, and manage correct orders and paperwork for records and billing.
• Communicate efficiently with medical staff as needed.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge essential for the PACS.
• Share on-call responsibilities, with requirements for evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed.
• Report equipment malfunctions or failures to supervisors or relevant maintenance staff promptly.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures established by the Medical Imaging Department, facility, and organization.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of patient positioning, DR and fluoroscopy principles, quality control, and planning.
• Assist physicians with procedures as necessary and consult with Radiologist when needed.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures and educate patients and families appropriately.
• Administer and document the correct amount of contrast using aseptic techniques.
• Offer a supportive learning environment and embody exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with other imaging departments to ensure seamless patient care and workflow.
• Contribute to the technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
• Proficiently handle multiple complex tasks, including outpatient examinations, trauma patients, non-ambulatory acute, and chronically ill inpatients.
• Practice radiologic safety to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Focus on patient satisfaction by effectively scheduling appointments and obtaining accurate documentation.
• Maintain the department's upkeep, cleanliness, and supply stocks, and report malfunctioning equipment as necessary.

Client Details

Address

353 Fairmont Blvd

City

Rapid City

State

Zip Code

57701

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