Radiology Tech 2

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• Work Shift Day (United States of America) Sign on Bonus Available: $20,000.00 Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm Weekend Option!
• Job Summary:

• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
• Acts as a clinical coordinator for imaging students.
• Fills out student rotation evaluations honestly and ethically.
• Ability to provide constructive criticism to students during their rotation.
• Functions as a clinical instructor for students rotating through the Medical Imaging department.
• Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Patient Care Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administering contrast media to ensure patient safety and prevent complications.
• Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations; restocks crash cart and maintains life‑support equipment.
• Assists technologists in all imaging modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary to prevent deterioration.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing procedures.
• Ensures patient privacy, comfort, and dignity throughout the exam.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time, and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
• Follows physician instructions during procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates, and documents pre‑procedural verification and Time Out processes.
• Demonstrates understanding of pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Prepares patients for procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
• Equipment Adjusts technique to ensure the lowest possible radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment per infection control policy and department schedule.
• Operates all aspects of the imaging system.
• Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently, ensuring equipment is not abused and remains in good working order.
• Education and Communication Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns, and contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instructions and procedure explanations to patients.
• Ensures documentation is concise, legible, and uses precise terminology.
• Reads work email daily and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.
• Quality Control Consistently produces high‑quality images, including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration, and positioning.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and for deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS and prints CDs as necessary; ensures all exams are complete in RIS with accurate labeling, orientation, and notes.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Checks for prior exams and ensures they are loaded and properly labeled before sending to PACS.
• Operations Restocks linens and supplies; maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transports and positions patients; assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive, and immobilization devices appropriately.
• Willingly provides knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties when necessary to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities, issues, and potential problems.
• Maintains productivity levels consistent with coworkers.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Transfers and retrieves images on the PACS system.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Required Minimum Licenses & Certifications (All certifications required upon hire unless otherwise noted) ARRT‑R — ARRT Radiography BLS — Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS — American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I — Basic Life Support Instructor Additional Licenses & Certifications (No additional items listed — section included for completeness.) Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Technologist (R.T) — Required

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