Radiologic Technologist 2 (PRN)

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About Wellstar

• A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
• At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
• A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
• At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

• Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule & Incentives A PRN position
• 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 judgment, 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 procedur 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 a.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. b.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. c.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule. d.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the system. e.
• Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner.
• Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
• Education and Communication a.
• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members. b.
• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. c.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. d.
• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. e.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. f.
• Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. g.
• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
• Quality Control a.
• Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning. b.
• Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. c.
• Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary.
• All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate. d.
• Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. e.
• Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
• Operations a.
• Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition. b.
• Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. c.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. d.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. e.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. f.
• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. g.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. h.
• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. i.
• Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards. j.
• Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system. k.
• Takes call when necessary. l.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years
• Entry level Required and Minimum 5 years experience as a R.T Required and Experience must be within the past
• Seven (7) years.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
• Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
• Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
• Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
• Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
• Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

Benefits

• PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
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