What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
New Grads Welcome! $6500 sign on bonus
As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.
Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.
To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self and others.
- Displays competency performing procedures; follows every step for taking an x-ray (two patient identifier, gel in/gel out, etc). Always produces high quality films. Accurately marks radiographs with R's and L's, supine and upright (if appropriate); and assures that patient information is clearly visible.
- Competent in one or more areas of Diagnostic Radiology (fluoro, portables, OR, Litho, ED/Trauma)
- Understands the interrelation and operates the various computer systems such as RCO, Radnet, PACS and other hospital systems.
- Assists Imaging Support in locating films/images, loading CD's, printing reports and assisting physicians.
- Accurately and thoroughly completes hospital/department forms per protocol i.e. incident reports, side/site forms, etc. Completes exam(s) in Radnet,enters notes or other required documentation into Radnet, DR or other computer systems.
Job Requirements
Required
- Completion of approved American College of Radiology: Radiologic Technologist Program and Six months radiology experience., upon hire and
- Medical Radiographer: AZ, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire
Preferred
- Six months and experience
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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