Medical Imaging Technologist

Job Summary

Up to $20,000 sign-on available for qualified candidates.

Essential Functions

• Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
• Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Able to start and maintain IV lines.
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge to operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting, patient positioning, principles of radiation exposure/ safety, quality control, image processing, specialized protocols and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Works as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
• Provides a learning environment for the students completing their clinical rotation.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously.
• Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system.
• Has a positive attitude and customer service mindset.
• Is friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others.
• Meets patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
• Participates in upkeep of department, i.e., cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Documents appropriately in patients' chart.
• Completed injector training.
• Reviews patient's condition, history, and physician's order; consults radiologist with any questions.
• Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
• Educates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent, Accredited Radiography Technologist Program, ASRT Certificate - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Preferred: ARRT Advanced CT Registry, ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification.