Sr Rad Tech 7a-530p

About the role

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Join us! if your passion is to work in a caring environment if you believe that learning is a life-long process if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry.

Department: Diagnostics

Responsibilities

• Routinely models exemplary customer service behavior including the use of AIDET guidelines in interactions patients.
• Prepares patient for imaging examination; starts IVs; administers contrast media as needed.
• Provides radiation safety education to patients and non‑radiology associates on a procedure‑needed basis and utilizes appropriate patient positioning techniques in order to minimize radiation dose, ensure patient safety and provide optimal imaging required for diagnosis.
• Demonstrates proficiency in a minimum of 5 specialized imaging areas and utilizes radiation generating equipment in accordance with safe operating guidelines to conduct routine radiographic studies in accordance with guidelines set forth by the ARRT and ODH where applicable.
• Maintains a constant knowledge base with regard to new education, techniques, equipment and criteria within the field of Diagnostic Imaging and provides continuing education to the team.
• Performs QA and assists in supporting others with troubleshooting QA concerns.
• Serves as in‑charge technologist when manager and/or team leader is unavailable, and supports department leadership duties to include:
  • Representing Radiology (participating and presenting) in the KPI/Gemba process.
  • Completing preceptor training and actively serving as a preceptor for both students and new associates.
  • Ensuring par level supplies are available and ordering supplies.
  • Modeling Customer Service Standards.
  • Serving as a lead during any mass casualty/trauma circumstance.
  • Providing professional and appropriate communication to multiple disciplines to support patient throughput.
  • Coordinating updates/education from the Diagnostic Innovation Council representative.
  • Serving as active member on committees as requested.
  • Serving as point person during down time and is knowledgeable of down time and recovery processes and procedures.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Radiologic Technology Degree Program.
• Certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed to practice Radiologic Imaging in the State of Ohio.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated competency in 5 or more imaging specialties or modalities including but not limited to O‑Arm Surgical Imaging, Biopsy Imaging/Faxitron Use, Bariatric Imaging, Angio OR Imaging