About this role
Location: Scotland, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! We offer quality care close to home.
Position Highlights General hours of work: Monday – Friday (Varied days as department needs coverage). Involves required on call rotation for evenings, weekend, and holidays.
SUMMARY: The Radiology technologist performs a variety of radiology tests, procedures, and related duties and operates associated diagnostic equipment. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day radiology operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, and radiology related continuing education.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Student technologists approved based on recommendation from accredited radiology program director.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
• Registered ARRT preferred. • Student technologists approved based on recommendation from accredited radiology program director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Understand and follow the policies and procedures of the hospital with particular attention to the individual policies and procedures set up within the radiology department. • Use dosimeter to monitor employee exposure. • Operate x-ray and computed tomography equipment to make diagnostic radiographs of designated body parts under the supervision of a director of radiology, following radiologist protocols. • Educate patient on exam preparation to achieve the best diagnostic images. • Follow policies regarding lead protective devices. • Position and instruct patient for particular examination. • Use proper supportive devices and angle boards when needed. • Use correct exposure factors to produce diagnostic images. • Make proper exposure from behind protective barrier or adequate distance from patient and equipment. • Be able to differentiate between diagnostic and repeatable images. • Follow protocols for administration of contrast. • General knowledge of computers and PACS/EMR for job specific duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS & STANDARDS:
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with all customers. • Must utilize effective problem-solving skills as appropriate. • Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity and promotes Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital (LJMH) and its services in a positive manner to all customers. • Supports LJMH through the daily application of our mission, vision, and social values while providing quality care and service to our patients, their families, co-workers, physicians, volunteers, and the communities we serve. • Must be flexible to change and can work effectively in a team environment. • Performs duties in a manner consistent with safety and infection control policies. • Employee is required to comply with all applicable laws, regulation and standards associated with, but not limited to HCFA, OSHA, and HIPAA. • Coordinates workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment. • May be involved on organization committees. • Is expected to attend in-service meetings and such other training/education to maintain a level of proficiency in their work.