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Kindred · 4 months ago

Radiology Technologist - Full time Weekend

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27/hr - $34.24/hr

1+ years exp

ScionHealth empowers caregivers and values every voice in providing patient care. The Radiology Technologist will administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, and ensure patient safety while adhering to state laws and company policy.

Health CareHospitalRehabilitationTherapeutics

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes

Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner

Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy

Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies

Provide education and prepare patients for procedures

Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety

Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others

Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding

Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes

Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy

Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome

Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded

Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner

Postprocess images and data

Verify archival storage of exam data

Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy

Identify and respond to emergency situations

Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment

Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely

Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital

Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care

Provide optimal patient care

Qualification

Medical RadiographyARRT RegistrationBLS CertificationDiagnostic Imaging ExperienceFluent English

Required

Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration

Current BLS certification

State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Preferred

One year experience in diagnostic imaging

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Company

Kindred

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Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees