Surgery Radiologic Technologist - 40 hrs/wk, 1st shift

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is to provide diagnostic radiographs efficiently and completely for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomical and physiologic disorders under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist while maintaining professional ethics.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Duty 1: Monitors and follows up with imaging equipment and software to ensure optimal performance in the Operating Rooms.
• Duty 2: Provides training and problem solving for imaging equipment in the Operating Rooms. Provides a safe working environment by following radiation safety compliances.
• Duty 3: Selects proper technical factors and protocols pertaining to the Diagnostic department/OR, including paperwork, and demonstrates complete working knowledge of all hardware and software.
• Duty 4: Consistently able to multi-task, work in a timely manner and adjust to busy or stressful situation easily and calmly.
• Duty 5: Demonstrates knowledge of the department and management line of authority and follows proper lines of communication. Shows good problem solving skills yet seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
• Duty 6: Regularly strives to educate themselves about new procedures equipment etc… within the Diagnostic Department and shows willingness to learn new procedures.
• Duty 7: Coordinates with other departments, radiologist, and offices to enhance the imaging productivity, customer satisfaction, and referral pattern.
• Duty 8: Adheres to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations as they pertain to the department and/or regulatory agencies.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the state of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist (ODH)
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• Accepts organizations policy regarding occupational radiation protection monitoring, and exposure.
• On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility within 45 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years related work experience.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. This position requires continuous walking and standing for extensive periods of time. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to operate equipment, push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach above their shoulders. Associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

• This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, HIV, HBV etc.