What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASC North -Radiology Technologist position at Regent Surgical?
About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About The Role
Operate imaging equipment and perform diagnostic x-rays (if applicable) on patients as ordered by the physician and under the guidance of the physician. Assist in preparing the operating/procedure rooms, as needed. Document duration of radiation, test equipment weekly, examine protective x- ray aprons for integrity, and document the results of tests/examinations. Maintain all necessary documentation, logs, equipment reports, etc. related to the radiology services offered at the center.
Duties/Responsibilities
What you'll do
REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Clinical Knowledge
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About The Role
Operate imaging equipment and perform diagnostic x-rays (if applicable) on patients as ordered by the physician and under the guidance of the physician. Assist in preparing the operating/procedure rooms, as needed. Document duration of radiation, test equipment weekly, examine protective x- ray aprons for integrity, and document the results of tests/examinations. Maintain all necessary documentation, logs, equipment reports, etc. related to the radiology services offered at the center.
Duties/Responsibilities
What you'll do
- Demonstrate competence in x-ray / fluoroscopy technologist skills.
- Demonstrate competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning and consistently produce high-quality images.
- Demonstrate competence and proficient use of equipment.
- Adequately troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Oversee and manage the performance of required maintenance of equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed.
- Demonstrate proficiency in procedure preparation. Assemble necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card.
- Proficiently practices radiation safety for self and patient. Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to principles of radiation protection.
- Maintain established safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Report infractions to supervisor.
- Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
- Radiology Technologist license (as required by State)
- ARRT certification (as required by State)
- BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)
- Minimum of one year fluoroscopy experience
- Ambulatory Surgery Center experience
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Clinical Knowledge
- Demonstrate an understanding of the human body and common pathologies to assist in identifying key anatomical landmarks ensuring proper positioning and image acquisition, and to anticipate potential imaging challenges.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient positioning and imaging techniques and modalities including an understanding of radiation safety.
- Demonstrate proficiency in imaging equipment operation, equipment protocols ensuring consistency and accuracy, and image processing techniques to adjust image parameters to optimize image quality.
