Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics (Fluoro) - FT, Days

Job Summary

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

• 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, pacing lab.
• Performs all critical care procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable.
• Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions.
• Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.
• Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility.
• Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials.
• Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships.
• Solves personnel problems with related areas.
• Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time.
• Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).
• Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.
• Adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar.
• Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification Program Completion of accredited radiology program.
• Experience - No Experience Required.
• In Lieu Of Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - ARRT Registered, SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina), CPR.