Rad Tech

About the Role

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. Team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, and pacing lab.
• Performs all critical care procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Obtains nursing assessment when nursing is unavailable and assesses patient’s condition and level of cooperation to make appropriate care judgments.
• Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions.
• Performs quality checks on images before sending to radiologist, ensuring markers and all pertinent information are included for appropriate dictation.
• Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read.
• Restarts, programs, and releases air from patient IVACs.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Stays updated on organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes by checking email each shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned to promote patient care and safety within the department.
• Ensures smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials.
• Works within the department to maintain good employee, physician, and supervisor relationships.
• Assists staff technologists in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO, and sick time.
• Informs patients and families of delays, including directing to the ER if a procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes.
• Charges procedures and supplies upon exam completion and adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PACS system appropriately and verifies studies before sending to archive.
• Achieves patient satisfaction targets as measured by the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard.
• Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited radiology program.
• ARRT Registered.
• SCRQSA certification (required for team members working in South Carolina).
• CPR certification.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, data entry).
• Experience with PACS and EMR systems.

This is a non-management role that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America).