Radiologic Technologist Specialist – Surgery – Days – 7 On / 7 Off

About the role

This job assesses patients and safely performs advanced radiographic procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Leads departmental programs, acts as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, and assumes routine supervisory duties in the absence of the team leader.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
• Led departmental programs, protocol development, system standardization, competency validation, safety programs, accreditation, and quality/efficiency initiatives.
• Assists in the orientation and training of junior staff; provides feedback to annual staff evaluations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a radiologic technology program in an AMA approved school.
• 5 years of radiologic technologist experience.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Skills

• None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• None specified in the job posting.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

7 On / 7 Off schedule.