About this role
Operates radiology equipment, typically under physician supervision.Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• Ensure proper patient identity by checking two forms of identification per hospital policy, and confirming physician orders. • Attend and complete all mandatory meetings and in-services, as well as assigned continuing education. • Complete and maintain departmental competency checklists. • Effectively utilize resources and time. • Identify and report issues and concerns to effectively solve problems. • Show interest and actively participate in Process Improvement projects, both departmentally and hospital wide. • Be able to collaborate with others in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude. • Effectively communicates the exam requirements, risks and benefits in order to ease anxiety and obtain informed consent. • Uses proper radiation protection techniques in order to minimize radiation dose to patients, fetus, staff, and self in accordance with the ALARA principle. • Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. • Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). • Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
General Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned.
People Management Responsibilities: Does this position have people management responsibilities?: ☐ Yes 🗷 No “Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. "No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Radiologic Technology or 1-year experience working as an Imaging Associate. Required License/Certifications/Registrations
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography, ARRT (R). New grads must be registered within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS card within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Acceptable courses are American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Education and Experience
• none Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations
• Licensed by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (LRT).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and proper radiological positioning in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Demonstrates competency in ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Completes continuing education biannually in accordance with Kansas State and ARRT regulations for current licensing and registration purposes.
• Demonstrates ability to verify physician orders, insure proper reason for procedures and safely administer imaging contrast agents.
Physical Requirements: With or without accommodation.
• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.
We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.