At Three Rivers Health, our professional culture is characterized by individuals who genuinely care about each other, who exemplify loyalty, support, and kindness, and who are welcoming towards anyone walking through our doors. We value a culture of flexibility and approachability. We actively encourage our employees to express their new ideas and take time for themselves. This culture is the cornerstone of our purpose to support our community, enabling them to live better, healthier, and happier lives and most importantly to be a pillar of support when they need us the most.
As a radiologic technologist with Three Rivers Health you would expect to continue with these expectations as you provider care to our community. Your services would serve our hospital and emergency room as well as outpatients. The care would be for all age ranges and include CT and x-ray. If interested in furthering your skills we also offer mammography and ultrasound and we are willing to train the right person in these areas. The essential functions for this role include:
Prepares and positions patients for x-rays and selects exposure factors accurately.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Performs ordered procedures according to subspecialty protocols and procedures, ensuring that optimum exams are acquired in an efficient and timely manner.
Draws blood samples for processing and obtains IV access for administration of contrast.
Responds to all patient care according to facility's policies and procedures for patient care including, but not limited to, Patient Safety-Zero Harm, Two-Patient Identifiers, Lock-down Procedures, Code Blue Preparedness, Universal Precautions, Radiation Safety Standards and CPR.
Keeps accurate and updated documentation of medications (contrast) on inventory and medications (contrast) utilized
Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patients from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
Performs patient assessment and communicates actively with healthcare team. Completes all required documentation related to patient, procedure, and exam charges.
Adapts imaging methodology using approved modifications and communication with physician as needed.
Education: Graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program is required. Associate degree is preferred. Proficient in CT or Mammography.
Licensure: Current WY license or a temporary license upon hire and Current National Registry (ARRT) required. Current Basic Life Support certification preferred.
Work Experience: Minimum of 1 years of experience in the medical imaging setting preferred