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Reg. Staff Radiographer - PRN

Crisp Regional Health Services

#BLS #Diagnostic Imaging #Patient Safety #Radiology #JCAHO #Sterile Technique #ARRT #Radiologic Technologist #Contrast Media

Quick overview

Perform professional radiographic procedures using C-arm and portable equipment across various patient age groups. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patient well-being and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree in Radiology or a vocational certificate and ARRT registration. Must maintain current BLS certification and have up to two years of related experience.

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Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Medical Imaging, the Radiologic Technologist is an active member of the Medical Imaging team that delivers professional medical imagining services consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of the department and CRHS. The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures at a technical level with minimal to no supervision from the Director. This position maintains the qualifications to provide care for patients across the full spectrum of age groups: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:

Requires an Associate’s degree in Radiology or Radiologic Sciences or the successful completion of a technical or vocational certificate
Experience:

This is an entry level job that requires up to two years of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licensure, Registrations& Certifications:

Requires current valid license, and/or registration or certifications as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Maintains a current certification in Basic Life Support (If BLS verification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.)

Essential Job Responsibilities

Collaborates with the health care team members to ensure the patient's well-being as evidenced by staff/client feedback.
Conducts basic radiologic studies using C-arm and portable equipment within the department, ED, or in surgery suites.
Employs the use of sterile techniques and protocol during surgical procedures.
Processes and demonstrates a detailed knowledge of positioning and anatomy to facilitate the desired views as per physician orders.
Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff in all departments of the organization.
Operates within the A.L.A.R.A radiation standards of care.
Obtains required billing data and account registration ensuring that the ordered procedure is appropriate for the diagnosis on the requisition.