Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist (Flint Hills) - Radiology Diag - FT - Day

Position Status

Full time
Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift)
(United States of America)
Hours Per Week: 40

A Brief Overview

Performs radiographic and other advanced modality imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries.

Experience Qualifications

• 6 months Experience in at least one advanced modalities.
  Required 3 months surgery experience.
  Required 2 years Experience in a hospital/clinic.
  PREFERRED: 2 years Experience in a hospital/clinic.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Willingly accepts various work assignments.
  Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions.
  (Required proficiency)
  Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job.
  (Required proficiency)
  Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs.
  (Required proficiency)
  Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development.
  Maintains CEU’s for certification.
  (Required proficiency)
  Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism.
  (Required proficiency)
  Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
  (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiography - ARRT Required
  Passage of at least one advance modality (CT, NM, MRI MG, or US), as determined by SVH Imaging department needs is preferred.
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic and advanced imaging procedures.
  Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
  Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
  Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
  Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
  Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
  Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
  Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies.
• Absists in training students and/or new staff.
  Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.
  Provides services in a prompt manner at times convenient for the customers.
  Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients.
• Adjusts break and lunch schedules to accommodate patient care.
  Does not accrue overtime unnecessarily or abuse sick-time.
  Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
  Measures and mixes barium and contrast media.
  Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
  Performs exams in advanced imaging modalities.
  Absists in advanced imaging modality procedures.
  Able to operate advanced imaging surgery equipment.

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
  Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
  Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
  Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
  Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
  Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  Pull/Push: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
  Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
  Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
  Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
  Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications:

• Race
  Color
  Ethnicity
  Sex
  Sexual Orientation
  Gender Identity and Expression
  Religion
  National Origin
  Citizenship
  Age
  Military Service
  Disability or Genetic Information