Radiologic Technologist - Roundup Memorial Hospital, Roundup, MT at Billings Clinic in Roundup, Montana

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Radiologic Technologist 1 & 2


Roundup, MT


We are looking for a Radiologic Technologist 1 & 2 to join our team!


Under general supervision, operates radiographic and sonographic equipment utilizing the direction from the ordering provider in a manner that is consistent with department routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings, and acquires images following the procedure and facilitates image storage in the PACS system. Also assists physicians in performing examinations by administering/providing contrast media and assisting with procedures as needed.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


• Supports and models behaviors consistent with RMH's organizational mission, vision, values, strategic goals, business strategies, code of business conduct, and service expectations. Responsible for adherence to the elements of RMH's Code of Business Conduct and corporate compliance program. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency environmental, employee, or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Treats all patients/residents, families, and co-workers as welcomed guests; makes eye contact while communicating with or encountering guests, expresses a positive attitude (e.g., by smiling), greets all customers and co-workers, and introduces self as appropriate.
Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by RMH, local, state and federal agencies.
• Performs quality exams using the appropriate department routine as ordered and be able to perform those examinations using all the general radiographic equipment.
• Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by the particular examination or patient need and processes the necessary radiographs.
• Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patients, self, and co-workers in particular by using appropriate shielding for patients. Assists the patient at the end of the examination.
• Informs Manager of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff, patients and physicians. Assists with stocking and cleaning radiology rooms daily. Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies by appropriately utilizing supply management software/hardware and/or informing appropriate personnel for acquisition.
• Performs a variety of clerical and image management tasks, as required, such as working up patients, completing the appropriate paperwork following each examination, and properly identifies exams for PACS storage and review.
• Coordinates scheduling, transportation and scanning of patients.
• Analyzes sonograms, medical history, and utilizes independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Prepares preliminary reports and/or checklist for the interpreting physician. Reviews exam with the interpreting physician as requested. Communicates with attending and referring physicians as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively to maintain an organized and effective radiology department for all. Including but not limited to; cleaning equipment, ensuring a clean and comfortable patient care areas, stocking supplies, organizing work-station area, etc.
• General Duties for Radiology Department Staff
• Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Is responsible for taking an active role in the mentoring of the student technologist staff.
• Acts properly, is present except for allowed time off, arrives on time, and follows RMH policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.


MINIMUIM QUALIFICATIONS


• Graduate of a recognized approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or board eligible (must achieve ARRT credential within six months of employment)
• Current Montana license as a Radiology Technologist.
• CPR/BLS Certification for health care providers


Job Type: Full-Time


Apply Here: www.rmhmt.org/employment-application/