Radiology Tech -

Radiologic Technologist FloatShift: Variable/float shiftsLocation: Temple Memorial-EDJOB SUMMARYThe Radiologic Technologist under general supervision of a Radiologist performs radiology procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOBPerforms high quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and an understanding of radiation dose reference levels radiation dose monitoring actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate patient and area for procedure by positioning patient adjusting immobilization devices moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements infection-control drug and radiation policies protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken consent forms policies and procedures medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely SUCCESS FACTORSAble to perform high quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely to explain the procedure and put patients at to provide services in a timely accurate and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards policies and to perform tasks independently without need for routine to maintain a calm and helpful attitude even under times of stress and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve to effectively administer first aid and use emergency to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times providing courteous service remaining professional reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when and maintains current knowledge continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn pediatric young adult adult and to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and to take call if competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1