Radiology Technologist - Incentive Pay Available

JOB TITLE:  Radiologic Technologist (Registered/Non-Registered)            DEPARTMENT:  Radiology

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to:            Radiology Supervisor, Administrator

Responsible for:           N/A

Interrelationships:        Work cooperatively with supervisor, hospital departments, medical staff, patients, and families.

JOB SUMMARY:

To carry out orders given to complete the necessary radiology work ordered by physicians/providers and to keep informed as to new ideas for improving work methods and procedures.  Will perform EKG’s as ordered by physicians/providers.  Will follow the policies, procedures, standards, and objectives set up by supervisor/administrator. Required call rotation of one weekend a month and one night a week.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:                 Previous experience is preferred but not necessary.

Education:                    Must be a high school graduate with a degree in radiologic technology preferred.

Req. Cert./Reg:            Licensed in the state of Kansas LRT, CPR Certification, ARRT Certified unless covered in the

                                   Grandfather Clause of Radiology. Additional certified modalities are beneficial.

Essential Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)

                                   Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients of undetermined weight amounts.

                                   Lifts supplies and equipment of variable weight.

                                   Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.

                                   Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

                                   Motor coordination and manual dexterity

                                   Ability to carry out treatments as outlined.

                                   Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.

Typical Working Conditions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)

                                   Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.

                                   Occasional long and irregular work hours.

                                   Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness)

                                   Handles emergency or crisis situations.

Patient Age Groups Served:  Child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

JOB DUTIES:  (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

1. Assist in checking daily charges through EMR.
2. Keep the daily log of x-ray/EKG procedures and unit count book.
3. Perform EKGs and Holter monitors.
4. Collaborate in scheduling all modalities of radiology, including CTs, ultrasound, nuclear med., mammograms, MRIs, etc.
5. Maintain adequate filing system, including transfers, and documenting in log book x-rays sent out and to whom, when, and where.
6. Responsible for having patients fill out the necessary paperwork needed for their exam.
7. Assist radiology supervisor in additional duties when instructed, such as QA, ordering of supplies, inventory control, etc.
8. Performs radiologic exams.
9. Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.
10. Operates equipment as directed.
11. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area.
12. Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
13. If registered, maintain an active license in the state of Kansas, and complete required CEUs to maintain registered status.