What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist, Limited - PT, Days position at 170 Prisma Health?
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Perform technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in the use of ionizing radiation for the purpose of radiographic diagnosis. Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by care providers and performs routine diagnostic procedures. Performs duties associated with operating radiologic equipment. Performs other clinical duties. Job Description Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays, following established procedures. Performs diagnostic procedures limited to the following regions proficiently: chest (not to include breast), abdomen (non-contrast procedures only), skeletal structures to include upper and lower extremities, limited spine, skull, and sinuses. Follows prescribed safety standards in opening radiologic equipment. Instructs patients regarding procedures. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Examines radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and distortion. Develops and processes radiologic film. Delivers film to requester for reading/interpretation. Maintains x-ray exam room. Stocks necessary medical and radiological supplies. Maintains established Practice policies and procedures, objectives and safety standards. Cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment. Responsible for routine maintenance and vendor notification of failures. Responsible for dissemination of x-ray reports and x-rays, maintaining a location log. Schedules radiologic exams to be performed at outside labs, as necessary. Gathers and prepares x-rays with physician interpretation for radiologist over read. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Graduate of accredited Limited General Radiologic program or Radiology Program Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Certified as a Limited Practice Radiographer-General in the state the team member is working. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills Patient equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defib) Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 1333 Taylor St Baptist Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70019600 Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.