Rad Tech, PRN, Days

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

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.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Obtains nursing assessment when nursing is unavailable and assesses patient’s condition and level of cooperation to make appropriate judgment of proper care.
• Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions.
• Quality checks images before sending to radiologist, including markers and all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.
• Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read.
• Demonstrates the ability to restart, program, and release air from patient IVACs.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility.
• 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.
• Solves personnel problems with related areas and works with staff technologists in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO, and sick time.
• Informs patients and families of all delays, including directing to the ER when procedures are delayed more than 30 minutes.
• Charges procedures and supplies when the exam is completed and adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PACS system appropriately and verifies studies before sending to archive.
• Achieves patient satisfaction for Prisma Health as measured by the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard.
• Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Schedule

Day shift.

Location: Medical Center of Boiling Springs.