Radiology Technologist - Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation for the purpose of diagnosis which includes positioning the x-ray beam with respect to the patient, anatomically positioning the patient, selecting exposure factors, and initiating exposure.
• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.
• Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.
• Adheres to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) safety principle.
• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media.
• Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested.
• Verifies female patient pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Able to recognize significant clinical information and historical facts, from the patient and from the medical record, which may impact the examination.
• Maintains situational awareness and monitors patient and equipment during procedures, accurately documenting exam times (start and stop), patient reactions or problems, and reporting concerns or issues immediately to supervisor.
• Documents patient and exam occurrences in the appropriate Imaging software database, to include exam start and complete times.

Quality of Care

• Provides evidence-based care so as to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions.
• P Practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.
• Complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and works to reduce hospital acquired infections and other conditions.
• Complies with all regulatory, organizational, and departmental statutes, policies, and procedures.

Patient Satisfaction

• Regularly applies AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) as well as other evidence-based behaviors when taking care of patients.
• Shows empathy care to patients and family members present.
• Actively helps the department meet the identified Patient Satisfaction goal.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and participation at scheduled department and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Current registration and licensure by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).
• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• American Heart Association BLS.

Preferences

• Education preferred from an educational institution approved by ARRT, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT), or the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Other potential hazards: exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

Work Requirements

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, compliant with KHI vision, mission, and values.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e. phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement/manipulation of a patient and equipment weighing up to and over 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Able to demonstrate concentration and visual and auditory acuity to watch monitors and follow instructions during exams.