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Rotating (United States of America)
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About the Job
Under the direction of the Specialty/Urgent Care and Radiology Managers performs a variety of diagnostic procedures at a technical level not requiring supervision of technical detail.
Schedule
20 hours weekly
2-3 weekday shifts per biweekly pay period
Every third weekend coverage
Weekday shift: 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Weekend shift: 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
What you will do
- Performs all general diagnostic techniques and examinations according to the protocols determined by the Radiologist.
- Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time.
- Produces optimal radiographs for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation 100% of the time.
- Selects proper technical factors, restraining devices and operates diagnostic equipment (c-arm, portable, R&F, and general) as directed 100% of the time.
- Completes exams within specified productivity standards 100% of the time.
- Identifies, develops, and digitizes patient films.
- Maintain records of exams.
- Digitizes all radiographs performed in the E.D. department 100% of the time within 5 minutes of exam completion.
- Responsible for proper identification on film including patient identification and patient demographics 100% of the time.
- Develops film by automatic processing 100% of the time.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards to ensure the well-being of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.
- Maintains appropriate records of examinations 100% of the time.
- Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System 100% of the time.
- Conducts self in a professional manner.
- Subjects to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
- Other shifts as assigned
- Refers to the Lead Technologist any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities 100% of the time.
- Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development 100% of the time.
- Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex.
- All other duties as assigned
Licenses and Certifications
- Radiography - American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) - within 12 months - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 12 months - Required
Education
- High School Diploma / GED Required
- Technical Diploma Radiology Program Required
Experience
- Pediatric Experience Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging (Required proficiency)
- Basic knowledge of film processing equipment (Required proficiency)
- Basic knowledge of PACS systems (Required proficiency)
- Basic knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (Required proficiency)
- Basic knowledge of CR and DR equipment (Required proficiency)
- Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position. (Required proficiency)
- Attend Infection Control lecture-mandatory (Required proficiency)
- Attend Fire & Safety lecture-mandatory (Required proficiency)
- Obtains at least 12 CE credits/year (Required proficiency)
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SALARY RANGE:
$30.25 - $38.55 Hourly
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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