What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Technologist position at Nevada Regional Medial Center?
Summary
Title:
Staff Technologist
ID:
1575
Location:
Nevada, Missouri
Department:
Diagnostic Imaging
Status:
Full Time
Shift:
Days
Description
Pay: New Wage Scale
- Base Wage- $23.74; Increased based on experience
Incentive Eligible Position:
- Yes
Hours:
Essential Function:
- Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
- Preparing equipment for use as needed.
- Preparing examination rooms for patient exams.
- Positioning patients for imaging exams.
- Monitoring patients during exams.
- Documenting information with computers.
- Reporting important information to the physician.
- Ensuring safety of patients during exams.
- Producing diagnostic images of soft tissues.
Skills:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
- Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
- Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
- Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per workday.
- The ability to lift up 50 lbs.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) ARDMS or enrolled in an accredited school.
- Class C Basic Life Support ( CPR) within 90 days of employment and renew.
- Must adhere to appropriate Diagnostic Imaging attire.
- Experience in a hospital or comparable setting.
- CT experience is preferred, but will train
Salary : $24