Radiologic Technologist - PRN

Major Duties

• Maintains the care and safety of patients undergoing transportation, treatment.
• Uses equipment correctly to minimize hazards of electrical shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Demonstrates care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs and/or assists patients in proper gowning and prepares for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture or position of the patient.
• Promotes medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Interacts professionally and supportively with patients and/or families, providing an explanation of the procedures being conducted.
• Shows initiative in duties performed and is prompt in carrying out orders for tests and procedures.
• Instructs nursing personnel on the proper preparation for the radiological procedure.
• Shows proficiency in all routine examinations.
• Keeps current with advances and changes in the field of Radiology.
• Accurately obtains mandatory information such as a signed consent form, pregnancy information, iodine sensitivity, renal function, patient history, etc., which may have an impact on the current examination.
• Properly marks, labels, and prepares images for Radiologists.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology and possess a valid license or be a Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Must be BLS certified.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
• Normal hearing, with or without hearing aids.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• The ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• The ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Work Environment

• Well-lit work area.
• Working under stressful conditions emergency situations.
• Working irregular hours including after hours and on call.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Exposed to offensive odors and hazards of explosive gasses.
• Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards.
• Work with people under all conditions.