Radiology Technologist, Radiology, Blount, Full-Time, Evenings

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values :  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma / trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, pacing lab.  Performs all critical care procedures. Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems. Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable. Access patient's condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care.    Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions. Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.  Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read. Demonstrates the ability to restart, program and release air from patient IVAC's Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.  Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes / updates by checking email on each shift. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility. Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials.   Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships.  Solves personnel problems with related areas.  Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time. Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).

Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.  Writes additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed. Arrives patient and charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed, end exam.  Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time.  Adds surgical charges when needed. Operates the PAC's system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.

Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health.  Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar. Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Certification Program Completion of accredited radiology program

Experience - No Experience Required

In Lieu Of

Team members in this job as of 11 / 08 / 2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

ARRT Registered

SCRQSA- Radiography

CPR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)

Proficient computer skills (word processing)

Data entry

PACS

EMR

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80017115 Radiology Administration

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