Job detail

Radiologic Technologist I- Per Diem-Tuesdays and Thursdays-Day shift

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

#Patient Care #Continuing Education #Radiology #Clinical Competency #X-ray #CEU #Patient Identification #Radiologic Technologist

Quick overview

Performs diagnostic radiographs while ensuring patient safety and comfort according to department protocols. Assists radiologists with invasive procedures and provides clinical instruction to radiologic technology students.

Requirements summary

Requires experience with patient care in a radiology setting and maintenance of professional licensure with 24 CEU credits. Must be able to perform physical tasks involving up to 35 lbs of force.

professional certificateRadiographyPatient careCernerX-ray interpretationPatient safetyDiagnostic imagingClinical instructionAseptic proceduresInvasive procedure assistanceALARA standards

Job description

Summary

Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiologic technologist students and assist in evaluating students ability to perform procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Greet patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification. 2. Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed. 3. Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed. 4. Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test. 5. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient. 6. Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards. 7. Produces and review high quality xrays for interpretation by the Radiologist. 8. Interacts professionally with patient and family. 9. Attends annual hospital review & departmental inservices meetings. Practices medicine & surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete patient care. 10. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures & ensures student attains objectives of each competency. 11. Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s). 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information: Required: Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Experience with patient care in a radiology setting. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT Org

Unit: 537 Department: DB Physical Medicine Exempt: No

Salary Range

$29.65 - $55.55 Hourly