Radiology Technologist- PRN

Employment Type: Part time

About the Role

The Radiology Technologist provides clinical diagnostic imaging services, support, navigation, and solutions aligned with the total peri-operative process in accordance with level of experience, education, policies, procedures, protocols, and established criteria. This role ensures safe and effective imaging services for patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, and members.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical support activities (direct) for patients within the “scope of practice” laws and training received.
• Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities that enhance or improve coordination, preparation, and flow of the care experience.
• Knows, understands, and incorporates basic or essential area of practice (document, coordinate, communicate) and training standards.
• Uses clear, effective, respectful language and communication methods.
• Performs work in a safe, engaging, collaborative, and supportive manner; influences responsible use of resources.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes workflow for diagnostic imaging processes and procedures.
• Ensures safe, efficient, and effective condition/use of imaging equipment.
• Provides imaging services to patients as directed by the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, or attending physician practitioner.
• Explains procedures to patients, answers questions, and obtains consent prior to initiation.
• Applies age-specific care practices.
• Ensures and/or assists with documentation and record-keeping.
• Performs essential duties and techniques appropriate to role/function/procedure.
• Participates in quality improvement processes.
• May serve as a resource (lead), role model, and/or mentor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Radiology Technology.
• Current Radiographer License in the state of practice assignment.
• At least one (1) year of radiology technician experience.
• Experience with C-arm and portable x-ray equipment.

Additional Qualifications

• Ambulatory healthcare experience (nice to have).

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Exposure: Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions (sight, touch, sound, smell), fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, biohazards, mechanical/electrical hazards, radiation, sharp objects, infectious waste, diseases, and stressful situations.
• Cognitive: Occasional ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand complex ideas, remember multiple tasks over long periods, and work on concurrent tasks. Frequent ability to read small print, hear sounds, and give/receive verbal instructions with some background noise.
• Physical:
  • Frequent manual dexterity, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and operating foot controls.
  • Frequent sitting with the ability to vary physical position or activity.
  • Frequent use of a computer or other technology.
  • Continuous compliance with safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Continuous ability to assist in emergencies.
  • Frequent standing/walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing/pulling.
  • Continuous lifting of up to 30 pounds unassisted (Direct Healthcare Services).
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds unassisted (Indirect Healthcare/Support Services).
  • Frequent use of upper and lower extremities (Direct Healthcare Services).
  • Occasional long periods of walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, or pushing (Indirect Healthcare/Support Services).
• Environment:
  • Continuous work indoors under temperature-controlled and well-lit conditions (subject to travel requirements).
  • Continuous encounter with worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites with variable conditions.
  • Occasional work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions.
  • Continuous performance of work involving physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning, and/or ambulating patients).