UnityPoint Health·Waterloo, Iowa
Perform quality diagnostic imaging procedures, including CT and general radiography, for patients of all ages. Collaborate with radiologists and physicians to administer contrast media and maintain safety standards.
Performs quality diagnostic procedures, general as well as surgical, portable, and tomography. Is proficient in CT. Provides and uses radiation protection devices and techniques in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Displays working knowledge of job requirements. Maintains radiographic quality. Correctly documents required information in the computerized information system (RIS). Displays team attitude in assisting secretarial staff. Assists radiologists and/or physicians in specific procedures, patient care, and other duties as required. Assists radiologists and/or physicians in the administration of contrast media and other medications as required. Applies knowledge of operation and use of diagnostic x-ray machines, processors, and other required equipment and maintains safety. Maintains communications with Nursing Services concerning patient condition and radiographic procedural changes. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Transports patients when necessary. Instructs, guides, directs, assists, supervises, and evaluates students in specific clinical and didactic aspects of their education in a caring manner. Cleans departmental equipment and instruments.
License(s)/Certification(s): Holds Permit-to-Practice radiology in the state of Iowa. Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. as a Radiologic Technologist. Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. in CT.
Experience: 1-2 years of Radiology experience in the hospital environment preferred
Must hold a Permit-to-Practice in Iowa and current A.R.R.T. registrations as a Radiologic Technologist and in CT. One to two years of hospital-based radiology experience is preferred.
Market context
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