Radiologic Technologist - PRN

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 22953

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

Shift: Any

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status Non-ExemptJob Role Summary The Radiologic Technologist performs standard diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body, as required by physician's orders. This position reports to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Services.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's Mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's valuesPerforms standard diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body, as required by physician's ordersSelects proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examinationPositions and instructs patients while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices, as requiredPerforms basic preventative maintenance on equipment and orders repairs when neededEnsures procedures are properly tracked in EPIC; ensures all patients and their information is logged Provides adequate and timely communication with staff; encourages involvement and participation from the staff in departmental operationsAlters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e. adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) Cooperates with the affiliated institution to provide sound clinical experience to healthcare studentsObserves and supervises students during-x-ray intervention, and assures adherence to aseptic and safety practices; evaluates students and programs as requestedParticipates in the technologist's call scheduleJob Requirements Indiana licensure as a Radiologic TechnologistARRT registration required within six months of hireCurrent CPR Certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of anatomy, radiographic techniques, and radiologic positioningKnowledge of and compliance with procedures to maintain a safe environment for the patient, staff, all non-radiology personnel, visitors, family members and selfKnowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate careKnowledge of all radiologic equipment, drug utilization and contrast media, technical procedures (within assigned area), and hospital protocolsKnowledge of safety procedures to minimize risk to pediatric, adolescence, adult and geriatric patients, coworkers and self Knowledge of and compliance with Eskenazi Health's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and proceduresAbility to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnelWorking knowledge of all modalities, EPIC and PACSAbility to be flexible in the face of changing work duties and prioritiesAbility to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to handle patient contacts with high degree of tactKnowledge required to determine and use lowest possible exposure dose to ensure safety to the patient without jeopardizing image quality