Rad Tech PRN
Northwest Health · Valparaiso, IN · 3 wk ago
EngineeringPart-time
Essential Functions
- Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards.
- Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure.
- Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
- Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff.
- Sets up IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies.
- Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation.
- Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery.
- Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist required.
- Strong knowledge of radiologic imaging techniques, patient positioning, and radiation safety.
- Proficiency in operating radiographic equipment and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Excellent patient-care and communication skills to ensure comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize imaging abnormalities and artifacts.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and radiology information systems (RIS).
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining radiology equipment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Understanding of radiation safety and infection control protocols.
- Strong organizational skills to ensure accurate imaging and documentation.