Radiology Technician-Sumner

Overview

Radiology Technician - Sumner role at UnityPoint Health. PRN - weekend on-call 1730 Friday to 0700 Monday, and PRN for  weekdays. Area of Interest:
Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing. Department:
Radiology. Job .

• Performs quality diagnostic procedures, including general, surgical, portable, and tomography. Uses radiation protection devices and techniques per safety standards. Applies independent judgment and initiative in radiologic diagnosis.
• Ensure all images are properly identified with patient I.D., side markers, and tech initials. Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. Report any patient injuries per hospital policy.
• Maintain radiographic quality through accurate patient and equipment positioning and technique manipulation. Complete tasks promptly with high accuracy.
• Document required information in the computerized information system (RIS). Ensure exams are completed timely and records are complete and up-to-date. Support secretarial staff as needed.
• Assist radiologists/physicians in procedures and administration of contrast media and other medications as required. Collaborate with team to ensure safe patient care.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic x-ray machines, processors, and related equipment; report malfunctions promptly. Ensure optimum processing and safe operation at all times.
• Meet workload expectations; rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as department requires. Apply nursing procedures pertinent to patient care as appropriate in radiology. Manage patient flow to minimize delays and keep wait times reasonable.
• Maintain communication with Nursing Services regarding patient condition and radiology procedures. Ensure awareness of department procedures and current patient status.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on assigned unit. Assist with patient transport as needed and support transportation staff.
• Instruct, guide, supervise, and evaluate students in clinical and didactic settings. Ensure clear, accurate information and positive student interactions.
• Clean and maintain departmental equipment and instruments in accordance with safety/health regulations.

Required
:

• Holds Permit-to-Practice radiology license in the state of Iowa.
• Certified and current ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist.
• For Mammography, CT, or MRI tracks: must obtain modality ARRT board examination within 18 months of orientation program completion.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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