What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - URGENT CARE position at Northern Hospital of Surry County?
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Northern Regional Hospital is always looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated staff. We are proud to be a “Five-Star” hospital.
Our superior ratings are a testament to our team’s commitment to quality and service excellence. We seek talented and diverse faculty and staff to continue to provide superior care.
Northern is a place where you can grow your career, no matter where you are professionally. We believe you will find it to be more than just a job. When you choose to work at Northern, you become part of a family of caregivers supporting the communities we serve.
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At Northern, we strive to provide benefits that meet you where you are–not only today, but tomorrow.
We recognize that our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce – our Northern Stars.
We understand the contributions of each employee to make our accomplishments possible. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to meet your needs today and anticipate your needs tomorrow. Through our benefits programs, we strive to support you and your family by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access and affordable.
- Competitive Compensation – and be paid daily!
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- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Daycare Expenses
- Northern $elect Retirement Plan (403(b) and 457(b)) and Roth IRA
- Educational Assistance of up to $10,000 per program or degree
- Celebrate! - Pick a gift to recognize your fifth anniversary and every five years of service thereafter
- 50% discount on membership at Northern Wellness & Fitness Center
- Employee discount programs
- Employee Health Clinic
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Selects proper R&F technical factors for individual patients. Selects and operates R&F equipment and systems as specified in operations manuals, procedure manuals, and as directed for the purpose of medical radiological imaging for patients presenting for routine or acute radiographic or fluoroscopic procedures, trauma and/or portable R&F procedures, and surgical R&F procedures.
- Uses CR, PACS, and tele-radiology effectively. Ensures R and L are labeled.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with written safety standards.
- Assists physician in administering radiopaque IV contrast media.
- Practices aseptic and isolation techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
- Individual Image Reject rate must be less than 5%. Successfully pass annual competencies.
- Deals with patients in a courteous and timely manner and provides a friendly reception. Follows 2-ID process for patient identification. Wears proper attire while on duty.
- Willingly rotates within the section by shift and assignment as required or directed. Covers open shifts as assigned on the work schedules. Performs basic clerical duties and transports patients as necessary/directed to maintain adequate patient flow as deemed appropriate by the Director of Imaging Services or his/her designate.
- Performs other job related functions as directed and/or delegated by the Director of Imaging Services, and/or Radiology Imaging Coordinator, Radiologists, and/or Medical Staff. Takes on-call assignments as scheduled.
- Provides coverage for the performance of Radiology imaging procedures in the O.R. and in day surgery area on a rotational basis as assigned by the Radiology Imaging Coordinator and/or Director of Imaging Services.
- Will participate in Performance Improvement activities as required/directed.
- Promotes adherence to Joint Commission’s NPSG’s. Assures all legal compliance aspects of the job are satisfied.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an AMA approved and/or JRCERT and SACS accredited school of Radiologic Technology; ARRT eligible at a minimum
- Registered in Radiography by the ARRT, or become registered within 12 months of hire
- Demonstrates the appropriate skills and ability, based on the scope of practice or level of training, to assess, treat, and/or care for the patient based on their age
- Current CPR
