Location: Bowdle, SD

*$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*

*Must be COVID-19 vaccinated with first series or submit medical or religious exemption for approval*

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing radiologic procedures, EKG's, assisting with specialty clinics, assisting patients scheduled for procedures and other tasks contained in this job description.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

License/Certification: Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Experience: None Required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Verifies patient's identification before transporting and/or before any exam. Questions patients before exam for appropriate information, questions female patients if they may be pregnant.

2. Thoroughly explains procedure to patient; addresses and responds to any patient concerns about the procedure and equipment.

3. Refers to departmental procedure and reference manuals as necessary.

4. Knowledgeable of radiation safety for self and others; wears protective clothing, minimizes radiation to patient with shielding devices.

5. Observes patient and equipment during procedure; reports any unusual occurrences; informs nursing staff of any changes in patient condition.

6. Competent and proficient with equipment in the Medical Imaging Department.

7. Competent in all procedures in the departmental procedure manual.

8. Attempts to improve technical quality of images and improve own technique.

9. Assures that all instructions by physician or radiologist have been followed.

10. Transports patients safely on proper transport device.

11. Practices aseptic technique and universal precautions as necessary; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.

12. Regularly checks equipment, accessories and supplies; keeps area stocked at all times, cleans exam rooms as necessary.

13. Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance activities as assigned.

14. Always wears film badge or other detection or measuring devices and follows up on cumulative radiologic exposure results.

15. Regularly checks equipment for function, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning as necessary; promptly reports malfunctions.

16. Provides basic nursing functions regarding patient care and comfort in the exam area; identifies life-threatening conditions and summons appropriate assistance.

17. Assesses carefully the age related variances in techniques, amount of radiation, positioning, etc., for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

18. Positions patient and equipment properly for best imaging results.

19. Uses proper exposure factors and collimates appropriately, cone adjustment proper voltage.

20. Produces images of diagnostic quality consistently. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality before referring to radiologist or physician.

21. Transmits CR images properly and insures all support computers are functioning properly.

22. Accurately and in timely manner records all charges and forwards them to the business office.

23. Competent in CT procedures; can pick proper protocols, do reformats when necessary; know how to make 3D images.

24. Checks with provider and patient when CT contrast studies are ordered to make sure patients are compatible for contrast imaging.

25. Knows how to work with all CT equipment. Cleans and maintains all equipment properly.

26. Knows and adheres to departmental rules and procedures.

27. Willingly assists others as necessary; performs non-technical duties as necessary.

28. Knowledgeable of hospital policies regarding patient care, fire and safety, infection control, radiation safety procedures.

29. Utilizes time effectively; recognizes priorities and deals with them promptly.

30. "Thinks Through" problems, assesses situations, considers alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action.

31. Demonstrates reliability on-call; is properly available; reports as soon as possible when called back.

32. Presents professional appearance and demeanor.

33. Consults with appropriate persons to problem solve, answer questions, inform of significant occurrences in the department.

34. Works at maintaining good rapport and relationship with other departments and with physicians' offices.

35. Immediately reports and appropriately documents all hazardous situations, equipment malfunctions, and user errors affecting safety of self and others.

36. Demonstrates understanding that patients, families, physicians are customers and that "the customer” is always right".

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements

LIFT up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting files, supplies, etc.

LIFT 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting supplies and equipment.

LIFT 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patients.

LIFT over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patient with assistance of another staff member.

CARRY up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when carrying files, supplies, etc.

CARRY 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when carrying supplies and equipment.

CARRY 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when transferring patients.

CARRY over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when transferring a patient with assistance of a coworker.

REACH above shoulder height: Necessary in performing retrieving files and operating equipment.

REACH at shoulder height: Necessary in performing retrieving files and operating equipment.

REACH below shoulder height: Necessary in performing retrieving files and operating equipment.

PUSH/PULL: Necessary in operating equipment and transferring patients.

Hand Manipulation

Grasping: Frequently when operating equipment, handling patients and performing tasks and responsibilities contained in job description.

Handling: Frequently when operating equipment, handling patients and performing tasks and responsibilities contained in job description.

Fingering: Frequently required in operating equipment.

Controls & Equipment: Frequently required in operating equipment.

Other Physical Considerations

Twisting: Necessary with positioning and transferring patients.

Bending: Necessary with positioning and transferring patient, operating equipment and other duties.

Squatting: Occasionally.

DURING AN 8 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:

Consecutive Hours Total Hours

Sit less than 1 3

Stand less than 1 2 ½

Walk less than 1 2 ½

WORK SURFACE:

Tile Floor

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Talking: Very necessary in daily communication with patients, physicians, visitors and hospital staff.

Hearing: Very necessary in daily communication with patients, physicians, visitors and hospital staff.

Sight: Necessary in performing duties and responsibilities contained in job description.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

Blood borne Pathogens:

Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:

Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)

Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.

OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable infectious disease, back strain and chemicals if proper safety precautions are not followed.

Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or hospital policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.

This position requires 30 days notice of resignation.