UnityPoint Health
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
Perform a wide variety of XR and CT imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and high-quality diagnostic results. Maintain equipment, manage documentation, and collaborate with radiologists and healthcare staff to provide exceptional patient care.
Requires graduation from an ARRT-accredited radiology program and current ARRT certification, with advanced CT certification preferred. Must hold a valid Iowa Department of Public Health Permit to Practice and current CPR certification.
Communication and Interaction Explains procedure to patients (patient communication) and performs patient care activities. Responsible for patient education of Imaging/CT testing, questions, and concerns. Always demonstrates professional conduct, displaying FOCUS Values to patients, visitors, peers, and leadership. Maintains privacy of the patients, their test results, and records. Maintains communication with Imaging Administration, staff, and physicians in a professional manner. Seeks the advice of the Diagnostic/CT Leaders with problems. Implementing a solution at direction/discretion of Leaders. Maintains/stocking of sufficient supplies in the Diagnostic/CT Suites so that patient care is not affected by untimely depletion of critical supplies. Mindful of waste & utilizes supplies wisely Promotes & exhibits a positive public relations image through productive and professional interactions with nurses, physicians, visitors, patients, peers, leaders, and other hospital personnel. Facilitates professional & safe learning environment for students and new hires through in-service instruction and clinical supervision. Providing constructive criticism in a private setting. Actively participates in Departmental Process Improvement projects; including but not limited to, patient satisfaction scores, Departmental Goals & personal goals Development of technologist role by attending various departmental Meetings & educational opportunities. Positively adapts to change; is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities as assigned; adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Portrays positive attitude to others regarding system/departmental changes Ensures & works to improve customer satisfaction, sets realistic customer expectations, solves customer problems, meets commitments to customers, seeks out customer input, responds to internal customers. RL Events Reporting when warranted Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open minded, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism. Builds strong communication lines with others Works well in groups, helps resolve conflicts, participates in various staff or departmental meetings, works well with other departments, is flexible and open-minded, and focuses on meeting set goals. Responsible to stay current & up to date on protocols/processes for both Diagnostic & CT Imaging areas Flexibility & responsibility to work in both Diagnostic & CT areas on a regular basis Equipment and Regulatory Management Utilizes information systems and prepares all documentation necessary to ensure accurate and consistent information work flows. Performs care and light maintenance of the various Diagnostic and/or CT Imaging equipment. This includes testing and inspection (quality assurance) of the equipment for accurate usage, performance and can assess equipment problems. Maintains knowledge & actively participates in following of current department protocols and equipment. Accurately maintains necessary documentation and records to comply with regulatory guidelines established by the Medicare, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), FDA, MSQA and the DNV (Det Norske Veritas) accreditation body Responsible for contributing to the annual inspection process and adherence to all mandated regulations and standards. Quality and Procedure Management Correlates the Diagnostic and/or CT exam with other tests & preparations to best pronounce the disease process. Produces high quality imaging procedures with precision, accuracy, and in a timely manner for the Radiologist to interpret. Assists Radiologists, other physicians & peers with procedures. Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence Is responsible for their own actions and actively works to improve in areas that are lacking Proactively identifies problems and communicates these concerns with Diagnostic and/or CT Leader, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development & continuous learning. Practices & monitors radiation protection for patients, employees & oneself during all procedures Disposes of all body fluids, hazardous materials, and chemicals in an appropriate manner according to OSHA standards and guidelines. Adheres to hospital & departmental safety regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, & protocols. Accountability for completing daily departmental tasks, completing work either in a team or independent setting. Teamwork in all aspects including patient care in other areas if warranted Rotates through call schedules & all areas of Diagnostic responsibilities as assigned/determined by the Diagnostic and/or CT Leader
Education: Graduation of Radiology program accredited through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology approved by IDPH required.. ARRT Advanced Level Certification in CT preferred. License/Certifications: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. American Registry of Radiology Technologist. American Registry of Radiology Technologist- Advanced level Computerized Tomography Certification. Iowa Department of Public Health Permit to Practice. Current CPR certification or obtained within 30 days for new hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer Skills relating to various EMR & Radiology Imaging Systems, PACS. Venipuncture Skills & Experience.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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