Radiology Tech 2

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Department:

DI

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RELOCATION ASSISTANT AVAILABLE

Under minimal supervision, performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.  Performs other duties as assigned. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment. 

Primary Job Duties:

• Performs at least two separate modalities in Diagnostic Imaging such as: X-ray and either Angiography or Computed Tomography of the following areas: neuro, abdominal, chest and extremities.  Assists physicians in performing other fluoroscopic procedures as needed.

• Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.  Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.

• Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray table.  Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.  Assures that patients are properly dressed for procedures.

• Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.  Administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam in a timely fashion.  Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.

• Monitors patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to Radiologist or RN for follow-up. 

• Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.

• Pulls contrast from Pyxis per protocol and documents contrast in eMar per protocol.

• Loads the power injector for contrast studies.

• Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline contrast/normal saline.

• Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Xilocaine for procedure. 

• Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may use heparinized saline to flush catheters.

• Performs data entry in computer systems necessary for workflow and patient care, such as: ITS, Meditech, PACS, WITT,  eMar and Pyxis.

• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, and special assignments.  Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.

• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in machines, and protocols,. Maintains CEU’s and CPR for license. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:  Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA.

Licensure:  CRT, ARRT certificates and Fluoroscopy license are required.  Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.  Valid Driver’s License required.

Experience:  At least one year of experience as a licensed Radiologic technologist and 1 year of experience in either CT or Angiography/Special Procedures preferred.

The hourly rate for this position is $55.77 - $70.66. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Day Shift● FTE: 1.0● Scheduled Hours: 40

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