The Staff Pad · 3 months ago
Radiology Technologist
The Staff Pad is a company in the Health Care industry, seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform quality assurance on images and ensure proper transfer to PACS. The role involves patient assessment, administering contrast agents, and adhering to radiation safety practices while educating patients about procedures.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Performs QA on images and ensures proper transfer to PACS while electronically completing the exam in a timely manner
Selects appropriate radiation exposure factors using the principles of ALARA
Employs proper radiation safety practices and uses lead protective devices appropriately
Controls access to radiation exposure areas
Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed
Verifies patient’s pregnancy status
Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to medication prior to administration
Reviews lab values prior to medication administration
Explains effects and potential side effects of medications
Prepares and administers IV and Oral contrast agents
Monitors patient for reaction to medication
Assesses patient vital signs as needed
Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, and positioning and immobilization devices
Provides and accurate explanation and instructions regarding exams and procedures
Addresses questions and concerns regarding exams and procedures
Educates the patient about the risks and benefits of radiation
Positions patient for anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
Obtains and prepares supplies, medications and equipment for sterile and specialized radiological procedures
Use sterile or aseptic technique when indicated
Performs procedural timeout
Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient’s family
Complies with all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements
All staff members will be responsible for participating in training of new employees
Staff technologists will assist the leadership team in the orientation of new employees
Staff members will assist the leadership team in developing a new hire orientation function that is employee centered, complete and timely
Qualification
Required
3 years of work experience in radiology
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Current license in the State of Montana as a Radiology Technologist
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or a temporary license in the State of Montana and ARRT registry eligible with ARRT guidance required
Permanent license and registration with ARRT will be required within 5 months of hire
Current BCLS certification
Preferred
One to three years experience in radiology
Company
The Staff Pad
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