OR Radiologic Technologist Full Time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Checks x-ray equipment to ensure it is in proper working order according to manufacturers guidelines.
• Ensures correct performance of radiology services including patient and staff safety.
• Responsible for all control processes for radiology for Risk Management and safety.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Assists and may learn other Radiology modalities including but not limited to MRI CT and/or surgery and/or pain management.
• Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
• Interacts with all patients families visitors and fellow employees in a mature responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional radiology and surgery center environment.
• Actively protects patients and self by following OSHA and other standards reviewed in annual training.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Actively supports and upholds the mission and core values of the Hospital.
• Remains knowledgeable of and follows the policies of the Hospital.
• Always maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
• Keeps Manager apprised of day-to-day situations.

Qualifications Education Experience and Ability

• At least one year of general radiology experience.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current certification for A.R.R.T. and LRT for the state of Kansas required.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.

Environmental and Physical Requirements:

Standing and Walking:

• The role requires frequent and prolonged periods of standing and walking. There could be occasional sitting required for computer documentation.

Lifting and Moving:

• Must regularly
• lift and move up to 30- 75 pounds and occasionally lift or assist in moving items (such as heavy instrument trays or equipment) or patients weighing up to 100 pounds or more.

Dexterity and Coordination:

• Excellent manual dexterity control and eye-hand coordination are essential for handling instruments and supplies quickly and accurately.

Physical Movements:

• The job involves frequent bending twisting stooping kneeling crouching crawling climbing balancing and reaching with hands and arms above head and below waist. Vision for near mid-range far and accommodation. Hearing for low medium and high pitch.

Stamina:

• High physical stamina is required to maintain focus and physical performance throughout long demanding shifts which may include nights weekends and on-call work.

Patient Handling:

• Responsible for positioning lifting and transferring conscious or unconscious patients to and from the operating table or stretchers.

Environmental Exposure:

• The work environment in the x-ray room is temperature controlled. However the environment can involve exposure to unpleasant sights and odors blood and body fluids contact with laser communicable or infectious diseases toxic/caustic chemicals fumes and the need to always wear protective attire.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

Our hospital is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Additionally we provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact Human Resources so that we may engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodation.

Required Experience:

IC