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Jamestown Regional Medical Center · 2 months ago

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Jamestown, ND

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.06/hr - $37.59/hr

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking a Radiologic Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic radiographic procedures, providing patient care, and ensuring the quality of images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

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Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of the Department Manager in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients including those in the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures

Using guidelines developed by the Pharmacy Department and working under the supervision of the Radiologist, dispenses CT oral contrast preps to patients

Works with the PACS system to acquire, display, retrieve, and store digital images. Assists in providing PACS training for physicians and hospital staff

Uses DR (direct radiography) to produce good quality digital radiographic images

Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner

Properly identifies patient, using at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment or services

Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety

Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures

Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort

Determines radiographic technique exposure factors

Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposures to patient, self, and others

Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded

Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs to patients during procedures

Practices aseptic techniques as necessary

Is responsible to Review patient appointments; assumes responsibility for accuracy of scheduled procedures and works with clerical staff to correct any discrepancies to ensure effective and efficient operation of the department

Checks to assure prior films and reports are available and works with clerks to obtain when needed

Practices AIDET and uses HEAT techniques to promote patient/customer satisfaction

Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures

In agreement with state statue(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures

Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures

May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statues

Initiates basic life support action when necessary

Provides patient education

Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy

Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunction

Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions

Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals

Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned areas

Practices Standards of Behavior at all times

May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area

Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions

Uses proper hand washing technique and follows hand hygiene guidelines to reduce the transmission of infection agents to patients and staff

Understands and applies patient relations skills

Pursues appropriate continuing education

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Follows organization’s process for effective “hand off” communication between nursing units and other departments that includes up-to-date information regarding patient’s care, treatment and services, condition and any recent or anticipated changes and includes interactive communication with an opportunity for questioning between the giver and receiver of information

Maintains confidentiality of patient information for HIPAA compliance

Works with other staff in the department to maintain a state of Joint Commission readiness

Follows guidelines outlined in the Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct

Qualification

ARRT CertificationCT ProceduresBLS CPR CertificationPACS SystemRadiographic TechniquesRadiation ProtectionPatient CareMedical TerminologyAnalytical AbilityIndependent JudgmentInterpersonal Skills

Required

Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology and licensure from the state of North Dakota is required

Graduate students must obtain certification within six months of their graduation date

Must be able to perform CT procedures or be willing to cross-train in CT and obtain ARRT advanced CT certification within one year of hire

Position requires completion of BLS CPR

Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist

As required for course completion

Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC

Must be able to judge quality of radiographs and perform duties within established procedures

Exercises a high level of independent judgment without direct supervision particularly in trauma or code situations

Frequent contact with patients, families, physician, and other medical personnel requires a high level of interpersonal skills

Works independently and is responsible for own work

Must be aware of potential dangers created by errors in judgment

Must safeguard patient rights and respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values

Must protect privacy and confidentiality

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner

Must demonstrate physical and emotional ability to meet agreed upon work schedule and performance standards required by the position

Duties require concentrated attention on demand, manual skill requirements; visual accuracy for film review, and working in situations that may at times be stressful

Works with state-of-the-art equipment in clean, well-lighted rooms

Makes contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

Participation and compliance with JRMC Safety Management Program is required

Position is subject to frequent interruptions

Work rotation includes weekends, holidays, evenings, and call-back

This position is defined as Category I in which the employee has exposure to blood borne pathogens

Position requires exposure to patients with infectious diseases and odors

Must practice aseptic techniques and observe standard precautions

Frequent standing or walking

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients and/or equipment with weight up to 50 pounds

Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling

Requires some degree of finger dexterity