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East Tennessee Children's Hospital · 3 hours ago

Rad Tech Emory Urgent Care PRN Evenings

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate care to children and their families. They are seeking a Rad Tech to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for the diagnosis of disease processes and to ensure high-quality imaging for patients.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skill levels in: Area of expertise to ensure production of high quality images ( Portable, C-arm, Fluoroscopy, Digital Radiography (DR), Computed Radiography (CR)), Safe operation of equipment and accessories with proper warm-up exposure, daily QC and good reporting techniques ( Follows proper shutdown procedures for scanning and processing equipment, Cleans equipment without damaging it, Keeps assigned area clean and organized.), Quality Control guidelines, State and Federal regulations and department policies/procedures, Utilization of the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) (Creates and Imports CDs, and Notifies the department and/or PACS manager of any errors or outstanding problems with completing patient data.), Completion of Safety Reports, and Basic scheduling in Community Wide Scheduling (CWS)

Demonstrates Radiation and MRI Safety and Protection techniques to minimize hazards, including: ALARA, Dosimetry, Shielding, Collimation, and Magneic field

Performs correct exam on correct patient: Utilize two patient identifiers: name and date of birth, and Verify the Meditech order with the physician's order

Follows the PACS and Meditech workflow. Reviews, approves and enters information in a timely and accurate manner after each patient. (Including: Patient Tracking Data (exam start/end times), Technologist's notes and name, Correct patient history), QA resolution, Moving exams, and Notifies the department and/or PACS manager of any errors or outstanding problems with completing patient data

Consults with the radiologist on duty to assure correct scanning parameters when necessary: Trauma, Difficult and/or infrequent studies

Provides technical knowledge and/or monitors the delivery of radiological services: Works closely with the MD/PA to coordinate patient examinations that have special circumstances, Ensures that the daily operations are performed in a timely and proficient manner

Provides excellent patient care and creates an environment in which customers feel valued and respected

Demonstrates a caring and interested manner: Listens carefully to customers' questions and concerns; paraphrases their statements; seeks feedback. Maintains an appropriate level of eye contact. Handles telephone calls and in-person contacts in a friendly, courteous and sensitive manner. Promptly acknowledges customers; provides an indication that they will be helped as soon as possible. Helps patients to feel comfortable by introducing self and calling patients by their name. Provides explanations (within scope of practice) to patients about upcoming exams and procedures, using terminology and phrasing which is responsive to and appropriate for patient's age, language skills, and emotional state. Keeps patients informed about actions to be taken. Promptly and courteously provides the information and services requested by customers

Effectively communicates and problem-solves with customers: Takes the initiative to seek assistance from others; informs customers of the need to do so; explains who is being called upon to help; ensures a smooth transition to other parties. Provides consistent and timely follow-through which ensures that all customer requests are addressed in a way which minimizes inconvenience to all parties. Maintains composure, efficiency and a positive, customer-service oriented manner when interacting with all customers, including those who are ill, angry, confused or emotionally distressed. Makes every attempt to defuse potentially volatile situations, speaks calmly and firmly, express compassion and understanding, provides constructive suggestions for resolution. Seeks assistance from co-worker, management, physician or other appropriate person when immediate resolution is not forthcoming

HIPAA Compliance: Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times. Refrains from discussing customers or personal matters within customers' hearing

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives

Uses judgment to exercise delegated authority to work with others in a proactive way to troubleshoot operational and programmatic problems. Resolves differences in a spirit of cooperation, creates solutions which benefit all parties, especially ancillary services’/department’s customers

Recommends changes to policies, procedures and department environment to enhance the department's ability to provide optimum service to all customers

Develops and fosters good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person and on the phone with patients, visitors, and hospital/medical office personnel

Contributes to an environment that is conducive to the clinical education of students, other healthcare trainees, and employees

Willingly accepts other assignments as deemed necessary by department management, including helping out in front office, transporting patients and/or QA projects

Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably: Proactively assists in other areas when patient volume is low in assigned area. Ensures that supplies are utilized in a cost-effective manner and charged appropriately. Seeks out innovative solutions for problems affecting care and/or service, these solutions may address: Maintenance of qualiy, cost effectiveness, cost benefit, and efficiency of staffing needs

Applies Lean principles: Effectively utilizes resources reflective of Lean Principles. Participates in Lean board

Qualification

Radiological program completionARRT certificationX-ray equipment operationPediatric experienceLeadership qualitiesOrganizational skillsTime management skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School/GED Required

Completion of an accredited Radiological program

Registered by the American Registry of Radiographic Technology (ARRT) or Registry eligible

New graduate or 1 year of general radiology experience required

Ability to operate varies x-ray equipment, fluoroscopic and auxiliary equipment to produce quality images

Possesses Leadership qualities

Able to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as radiological field advances

Effective organizational and time management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Company

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric hospital providing compassionate care to children and their families.

Founded in 1937

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.etch.com/

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