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Valley Health · 5 months ago

Imaging Tech - Full Time First Shift

Warren Memorial Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

Valley Health is a healthcare provider dedicated to creating an environment where caregivers thrive. They are seeking an Imaging Tech to perform general radiology procedures for patients of all ages, ensuring patient safety and comfort while producing high-quality images according to established protocols.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Produce radiologic images of specified body parts/areas as ordered, following established procedures and standards and adapting as appropriate for patient age and condition

Meets patient physical and emotional needs during procedures

Correctly makes modifications of preps, exposure factors, and proper identification of patients and use of markers for all exams from pediatric to geriatric patients

Assures radiation protection for self, patient and ancillary personnel

Administers contrast media as indicated for specific exams following all injection policies and protocols

Performs related duties of patient care with in department as patient volume and employee staffing dictate

Verifies and executes proper imaging test with physician order

Demonstrates safe set-up, operation and troubleshooting of equipment

Instruct patients as to the proper physiological requirements for the procedure

Positions and transfers patients comfortably taking all necessary precautions to maintain patient safety

Verifies pregnancy status in women of child bearing age

Uses available information systems technology to record and distribute information necessary for patient care and operational needs of the organization including, but not limited to the following examples: Accurately enters data into the HIS system to order exams as necessary

Captures patient visit and charge information, including recording exam time, resource usage, procedural codes, equipment and supplies used

Accurately modifying studies, as needed

Recording allergies and untoward reactions to contrast

Record accurate, high quality studies by creating images using approved techniques

Annotating the images, as needed

Limiting the number of unnecessary unspecified exams

Protects patient rights, maintains privacy and confidentiality

Complies with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives: Follows all personnel, safety and infection control policies

Communicates with supervisor and department manager on issues concerning departmental productivity

Completes mandatory hospital and departmental education, maintains required professional certification and continuing education mandates as necessary

Supervises radiologic technology students during clinical rotations

Attends 50% of staff meetings

Qualification

ARRT(R) CertificationRadiologic TechnologyPatient CareHuman GrowthDevelopmentOrganizational Skills

Required

ARRT(R) Registered or registry eligible with satisfactory completion of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology program

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Competence in performing examination and procedures on patients of all ages

Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Radiologic Services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric