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United Surgical Partners International, Inc · 1 month ago

Radiology Technologist

Dakota Dunes, SD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. The Radiology Technologist will operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs, ensuring patient safety and compliance with legal and professional standards while providing high-quality patient care.

Health CareWellness

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements

Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Maintains radiology supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.Maintains examination rooms, stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies

Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional societies

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions

Prepares patient for radiological procedure by explaining procedure, positioning patient; adjusting any immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors

Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart

Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; performing and critiquing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments

Maintain accurate records as directed. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records

Contributes to team effort by working as a team member within the radiology department and all other departments.Resolves patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies

Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

Instructs patients regarding procedures and follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment, selecting length and intensity of radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual patient basis

Perform radiographic procedure and evaluate images for properties such as definition, magnification, technique and distortion

Qualification

Radiologic equipment operationARRT certificationAnatomyPhysiology knowledgeRadiation safety knowledgeCPR certificationPatient positioningEquipment troubleshootingProject management

Required

Completion of an accredited Radiology program required

Maintain certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area for radiography

Knowledge of radiology equipment and testing

Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including radiation exposure, equipment moving, body mechanics, and patient movement

Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively

Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing

Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance

Maintain current CPR

Ability to properly position patients to provide quality imaging

Ability to troubleshoot equipment operation and perform simple adjustments

Excellent telephone skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management and peers

Ethical Conduct, Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Time Management and Organization Skills

Financial Management

Project Management

Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift

Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills

Dexterity: Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment

Will be working in a clean, well-lighted area

May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity

Hazards and Risks: Direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to radiation and CRT

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Company

United Surgical Partners International, Inc

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United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals.

Founded in 1998