Job Summary

Provides quality radiologic care through the use of radiologic equipment; performs various patient care activities under nursing supervision; performs various clerical functions as assigned, to support the clinical and Center goals.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical skills involving radiology and fluoroscopy. Takes, labels, and prints radiographs of various parts of the body, intra-operatively and uploads properly to electronic record, if available.

• Confirms that all persons in the room are properly shielded before activating x-ray to ensure the minimization of radiation exposure

• Follows principles of aseptic technique during the procedure.

• Keeps record of quality of aprons in stock and performs a yearly apron check to ensure protection is in place.

• Cleans and maintains the x-ray equipment; ensures the preventive maintenance and regulatory survey of equipment is performed in a timely fashion

• Educates and ensures staff is knowledgeable about with radiation devices in keeping with the rules of ALARA.

• Assists in patient and staff education and counseling regarding radiation safety.

• Tracks Dosimetry badges; implements / maintains the badge cycle and process

• Performs assigned nursing support tasks according to policy and procedures, including assisting with OR suite turnover, and other duties as assigned

• Participates in inventory count and participates in regulatory surveys, as appropriate

• Position and secure patients for optimal imaging and safety.

• Obtain diagnostic-quality X-ray images for effective treatment planning

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology required

• 1-2 years Clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist required

• 1-2 years Clinical experience in an ASC intraoperative setting, orthopedic/spine experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change

• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact

• Highly organized with ability to concentrate on many detailed requests

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with physicians, hospital partners and ASC staff

• Maintains regular attendance

• Attention to detail to ensure accurate imaging and record-keeping

• Compassionate and patient demeanor to provide a positive patient experience

• Knowledge of radiation safety and protection measures

• Prioritizing patient safety during transfers by utilizing appropriate equipment and seeking assistance when necessary to prevent injuries

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists As required required

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist As required by state required

• Health Services\ACLS As required required

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support As required required

• ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support As required required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.