Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist (Flint Hills) - Radiology Diag - FT - Variable

Position Status: Full time

Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per Week

• 40
• Job Information
• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Performs radiographic and other advanced modality imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries by performing the following duties.

Experience Qualifications

• 6 months Experience in at least one advanced modalities. Required
• 3 months surgery experience. Required
• 2 years Experience in a hospital/clinic. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions. (Required proficiency)

Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism. (Required proficiency)

Understands and practices patient confidentiality. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Radiography - ARRT Required

• Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Required within 90 days of hire date. Required
• Passage of at least one advance modality (CT, NM, MRI MG, or US), as determined by SVH Imaging department needs is preferred.
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What You Will Do

Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic and advanced imaging procedures. Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.

Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.

Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.

Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed. Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies.

• Assist in training students and/or new staff.
• Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.
• Provides services in a prompt manner at times convenient for the customers.
• Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients.

Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others.

Adjusts break and lunch schedules to accommodate patient care. Does not accrue overtime unnecessarily or abuse sick-time. Call is a requirement of this position.

• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Measures and mixes barium and contrast media.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Performs exams in advanced imaging modalities. Assists radiologist in advanced imaging modality procedures. Able to operate advanced imaging surgery equipment.

• Required for All Jobs
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

• Physical Demands
• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Working Conditions
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.