What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist II - ARRT position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Essential Functions
- Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Radiologic Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
- License to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of practice (if required by the state).
- BLS
Experience
- 1-year radiologic technologist experience preferred
Job: Laboratory/Radiology
Primary Location: GA-Columbus-St. Francis Hospital
Organization: 0488 - St. Francis Hospital
Shift: Day