What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech Weekend Option (Full Time, Fri 1:30P-10P, Sat & Sun 7A-11P) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Radiology Tech reports directly to the Imaging Supervisor. This position is responsible for directing patient flow and communicating with the technologists to ensure quality treatment and patient care.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Ensure effective and efficient workflow is maintained to meet departmental standards
- Produce high quality diagnostic images for interpretation by a Radiologist
- Complete all required education and provide education to staff, as needed
- Ensure equipment, operations, and daily functions are maintained to meet Joint Commission standards, as needed
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- Licensure and Certification: ARRT Registered, AR State Licensure, and CPR certification required.
- Experience: Previous experience as a radiologic technologist in a Joint Commission accredited healthcare facility, preferred.
Work Environment: This position provides supervision to the technologists in radiology during the shift and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and departmental polices. This position spends 80% of the time standing and/or walking with frequent pushing, pulling lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lb. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will spend 30% of time positioning patients and equipment. This position will serve a diverse population including those with a cultural background and age range from pediatric to geriatric.