What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiology Tech, you will provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department, performing high-quality images and exams with sensitivity to patient needs, and upholding safe radiation practices. Every day you will operate imaging equipment, maintain patient comfort, follow all safety protocols, and act as a clinical resource and role model for students, staff technologists, and other hospital personnel, ensuring current standards of practice for the unit. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical skills in radiology, meticulous attention to radiation safety, and excellent patient care and communication abilities.
- Performs diagnostic radiology procedures, ensuring safety for all individuals and practicing ALARA radiation safety.
- Produces quality images accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
- Prepares patients, provides procedure information, responds to needs, and assists with patient positioning.
- Observes patient and equipment during procedures, reporting unusual occurrences and documenting conditions.
- Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling, and optimal use of equipment and resources.
- Correctly inputs charges, required data, and completes necessary hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma.
- One (1) year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers.
- Registered Technologist, Radiology R.T. (R) (ARRT)
- Current Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
- Kansas LRT (applicable entities)
Preferred
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous Radiologic Technologist experience.
- Bone Density certification within six (6) months of hire, if applicable to entity
Where You’ll Work
With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Salary : $30 - $50