Acute Radiology Technologist

Primary City/State:

Chandler, Arizona

Department Name:

Radiology-Diagnostic-Hosp

Work Shift:

Weekend

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a small facility that operates with minimum staff on site. BOMC has the capacity up to 120 beds. Our daily average of patient exams is for CT 32 and for X-ray 32. Currently we are performing the following exams: general, invasive, musculoskeletal, limited neurology (stroke), cardiovascular, etc. In Medical Imaging we provide services for inpatients, ED, OBS, ICU (MOSU), Women's Infant Services (WIS), Acute Care and outpatients. We are not stroke, chest, or trauma certified yet. We do not perform invasive cases during the night shift, but we cover the OR as needed.

Duties: The multi-modality technologist will be performing a variety of CT and X-ray exams, transport patient to and from Medical Imaging, equipment QA, Cerner and PACS QA, follow established protocols and policies, getting the department ready for regulatory inspections, complete required documentation, etc.

Shift: (3 days / 12 hours) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 6:30 pm to 7 am. We offer a night and weekend shift differentials.

You must have the following licenses and certifications: ARRT, MRTBE (state) and BLS. This you must have X RAY experience and will be crossed trained into CT.

The new state of the art Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is located on the southeast corner of Alma School Road and Loop 202 Santan Freeway. It is a four story, 245,000 square foot comprehensive medical care center situated on an 18-acre campus. We are a 96 bed facility with room for expansion utilizing innovative technology to provide excellent inpatient and outpatient care, services include imaging, surgery, labor and delivery, intensive care and emergency room services.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers' orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.

8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology programs. Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) based on modalities in which they will be conducting work and licensure by the state regulatory agency as applicable. As of August 1, 2019, all Multi-Modality Technologist's hired on or after August 1,2019 will be required to have an advance certification by an accrediting body in a specialty if applicable. BLS certification required.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of Radiologic Technologist experience. Must be actively working in each certified modality, in accordance with the needs of the facility. The Multi-Modality Technologist I will be required to rotate and cover department scheduling as needed and required in areas where obtained certifications apply. Multi-Modality Technologist I requires certification in two (2) or more of the following modalities: Radiologic (X-ray), Computed Tomography (CT), Bone Densitometry (DEXA), Mammography, Breast Sonography, Angiography.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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