Radiologic/Fluoro Technologist 3

Base Pay Range:

Job Description:

The Radiologic/Fluoro Technologist III is a Part Time, Regular position working 34 hours per week. Monday 7am to 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Wednesday 8am to 8pm at North Urgent Care and Friday 7am to 5:30pm at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Summary:  Perform General Diagnostic Radiography exams in both an inpatient and outpatient level III trauma setting. Responsible for obtaining the highest quality radiological exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols. 

Essential Duties / Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs General Diagnostic Radiography exams proficiently in a hospital setting, including Fluoroscopy procedures, arthrograms, UGI’s, esophograms, and feeding tube placement. 
  • Sets up sterile trays for fluoroscopic guided procedures
  • Assists radiologist/midlevel personnel with fluoroscopic procedures
  • Administers oral/rectal contrast during fluoroscopic exams
  • Administers IV contrast during GU studies
• Assists patients as needed to obtain quality exams
  • Physically maneuvers/lifts (lifting is done with assistance from other staff members) patients to a standing position to perform x-ray exams
  • Physically maneuvers/lifts (lifting is done with assistance from other staff members) patients to an exam table to perform x-ray exams       
• Prepares exam rooms
  • Maintains clean and stocked exam rooms
  • Maintains clean radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.               
• Assists in the appropriate transportation of patients as needed
  • Schedules Diagnostic Radiologic exams
• Participates with the training of students in the educational radiologic technologist program
• Performs general diagnostic radiography exams, including Fluoroscopy in OR, Endoscopy, and other appropriate areas.
  • Assists other staff in preparing room for procedure involving use of radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.
  • Assists in the appropriate transportation of patients as needed    
  • Performs portable radiographic exams

Sacred Heart Site Specific Skillset

• Performs General Diagnostic Radiography and portable exams, including Fluoroscopy in OR, Endoscopy, ASC, SMAU, PACU, and other appropriate areas within all areas of a Level II Trauma Center to include:
  • Traumas, N.A.T Bone Surveys, ER Trauma stretcher patients, ER Psych patients that require additional security, code PXCR, lumbar punctures, barium studies, complicated fluoro exams, Intrathecal chemo L.P., Urodynamics Study, bedside feeding tubes, Angio laser lead distraction, navigational bronchoscopy, postoperative PACU imaging
• Performs portable x-rays using a C-arm in all areas of a Level II trauma hospital including St. Joseph’s Hospital, operating room, Endoscopy, ASC, Short-Stay, SHMC doctors building, or where requested.
  • Responsible for surgical C-arm and O-arm set up, operation, image transfer and disinfection process.
• Proper startup/shutdown and reboot process with all equipment to include:
  • Room 1: GE fluoro table and wall bucky
  • Room 2: GE fluoro table and wall bucky
  • Room 3: GE fluoro table and wall bucky
  • Room 4: GE DR diagnostic room, table and wall bucky with auto tracking.
  • Room 5: GE DR diagnostic room, wall bucky only with auto tracking.
  • Room 6: Philips fluoro table, stationary c-arm
  • ER room: GE DR diagnostic room with auto tracking.
  • Portable Units: GE DR
  • Portable Units: Cannon DR
  • AGFA CR cassette readers
  • GE C-Arms
  • Medtronic O-Arms
• Maintains clean radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment
  • Physically maneuvers/lifts (lifting is done with assistance from other staff members) patients in setting up patient for procedure involving radiographic/fluoroscopic examination.
  • Assists other staff in preparing room for procedure involving use of radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.
  • Assists physician (non-radiologist) with fluoroscopic/C-Arm procedures.
  • Assists patients as needed to obtain quality exam.

• Interacts with multi-system Radiology vendors and systems and responsible to understand all protocols
• Performs exams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that involves complex cases working with level II traumas.
• This position may be scheduled to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Adheres to all DOH, TJC, Inland Imaging and partnering facilities policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
• Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
• Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
• Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
• Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
• Attendance is a requirement for this position.
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There is no supervisory responsibility in this position.

Advocacy:

Treats all patients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:  

• Education: 
  • AA Degree preferred or Military education/training equivalent
  • Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required
• Experience: One year experience preferred
  • Anatomy and medical terminology preferred
  • Medical office experience preferred
  • Understanding of radiologic-fluoro procedures to be read by radiologist preferred
• Licensure:   Must maintain current Washington State Radiologic Technologist licensure
• Certifications: Maintain current ARRT (R)
  • Current CPR/BLS required
• Computer Skills: Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite; Workday, Webex; Qgenda, I-Site, Internet/Intranet, EPIC and Medicalis
• Background Check:
  • Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
  • In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Clinical Associates, LLC will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).  Employees must not be included on this list.  
• Drug Test: Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

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