Weekend Imaging Technologist FT

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

• Regular full time, every other weekend.
• Position is an every other weekend position of 64 hours in house with 2 weeks between shifts.
• Hours are Friday 4pm through Monday 630am.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Shows and proves competencies on equipment that the employee utilizes, including: x-ray equipment, MR unit, mammography unit, and/or ultrasound/sonography units.
• Demonstrates competency on peripheral equipment within the department.
• Shows and proves competencies for exams performed.
• Performs requested exams in reasonable time frame and with high quality.
• Understands and utilizes ALARA, as well as a high degree of knowledge in MR and magnetic safety.
• Understands and utilizes age specific communication and abilities.
• Treats equipment with care.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Actively seeks to help others whenever possible and is willing to take on extra duties.
• Willingness to cross-train and do “non-tech” jobs.
• Maintains patient privacy and dignity during exams.
• Understands HIPAA and the relationship of trust with the patient.
• Mindful of radiation safety to patient, self, and others.
• Strictly follows hospital infection control policies.
• Willing to work odd hours during emergencies and vacations and take call as needed.
• Maintains paperwork in a current and correct manner.
• Affixes all exam paperwork is scanned and saved in PACS.
• Affixes to maintain quality assurance on all department equipment.
• Maintains licensure current and up-to-date.
• Maintains exam paperwork and is proficient in the use of PACS.
• Transports patients when necessary to and from the department in an appropriate manner.
• Collaborates and coordinates care and imaging consistent with departmental protocol and the instruction of the radiologist.
• Maintains and assists with departmental documentation and day-to-day reconciliation processes.