Kindred Healthcare·Columbus, Georgia
Performs various imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and cooperation. Responsible for preparing equipment, administering contrast media, and analyzing image quality to ensure accurate results.
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Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose.
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Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S.
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Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services.
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Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Essential Functions Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Education High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography Licenses/Certifications Registered Radiologic Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required. License to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of practice (if required by the state). BLS Experience 1-year radiologic technologist experience preferred
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical radiography institution. Must be ARRT registered and hold a BLS certification, with one year of experience preferred.
Market context
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