Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (PRN)
Company: Bluffton Hospital
Location: Bluffton
Posted on: September 18, 2023
Job Description:
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of the Radiologic
Technologist at Bluffton is to acquire the highest quality medical
images in multiple modalities under the direction and supervision
of a Radiologist, employ the best practices of patient safety and
ALARA principles, and provide exceptional service to all customers.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duty 1: - Uses two (2) patient identifiers to identify patient,
images, and associated paperwork.
- Duty 2: - Selects proper, established techniques and protocols,
tailoring them to individual patient needs while meeting all
regulatory guidelines.
- Duty 3: - Completes all documentation including complete exam
history and paperwork required by BVHS and Imaging department
policy
- Duty 4: - Performs all duties and maintains all equipment, work
spaces, and supplies in a state ready to serve
patients/customers.
- Duty 5: - Follows BVHS safety and infection prevention
practices. Anticipates and reports potential safety hazards.
- Duty 6: - Practices ALARA principles. Uses time, distance,
shielding, and collimation to limit radiation exposure, hones
skills to limit number of exposures, and uses mechanical and/or
non-associate positioning aides.
- Duty 7: - Complies with HIPAA and all other regulatory
rules.
- Duty 8: - Uses BVHS and department scripting to assure
patient/customer understanding, safety, comfort, and privacy. Uses
effective and positive communications skills with patients,
families, medical staff, offices, associates, and the general
public. Is friendly and courteous. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT)
- Licensed by the State of Ohio as a Radiologic Technologist
(ODH)
- BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
- Adheres to BVHS radiation protection, monitoring, and exposure
policies
- On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility
within 30 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel.
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication
skills required.
- Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient status. - Must be able to interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide
the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
- - - - - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in radiography, computed tomography, and/or
mammography preferred but not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This
position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent
walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting,
sitting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds
or more to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have
corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate
must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to
operate equipment and perform injections, and be able to push and
pull patients while providing treatment, and reach work above the
shoulders. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to
communicate with patients and their families, physicians, and
co-workers. The associate must be able to work by her/himself. This
position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure
to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Keywords: Bluffton Hospital, Toledo , Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (PRN), Healthcare , Bluffton, Ohio
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