What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Procedures Tech (Radiology) -PRN position at Sovah Health - Danville?
SOVAH Health – Danville
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training
· And much more…
Position Summary:
Sovah Danville is seeking a PRN Special Procedures Tech to perform various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Obtains radiographs with stationary radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Implements safety standards and performs daily quality control checks and start-up of radiological equipment in the surgical suite.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a Program in Radiologic Technology required.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Hearth Association (AHA) required.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
- Previous clinical experience in Radiography, Special Procedures, Mammography, CT or MRI required.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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