Rad Tech Fulltime- Days / Weekend

locationsNorth Fulton Hospital

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-48645

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary :

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and / or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Acts as a clinical coordinator for imaging students. Fills out student rotation evaluations honestly and ethically. Ability to provide constructive criticism to students during their rotation. Functions as a clinical instructor for students rotating through the Medical Imaging department.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Patient Care

• a. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• b. Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
• c. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• d. Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• e. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• f. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• g. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
• h. Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• i. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
• j. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• k. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• l. Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• m. Uses critical thinking skills.
• n. Asks clarifying questions.
• o. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• p. Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• q. Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
• r. Preps the patient for the procedure.
• s. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• t. Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.

Equipment

Education and Communication

Quality Control

Operations

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 2 years as an R.T Required

Required Minimum Skills :

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