What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist - PRN position at ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM?
An Iowa Top Workplaces of 2022-2023, Adair County Health System is a special place. We are fortunate to have some of the most highly skilled and compassionate health care professionals in the area who truly care about our patients and each other. We value teamwork, recognize achievements and celebrate successes. ACHS fosters a positive and fun work environment for employees to learn, grow and serve. Most importantly, we strive to create a culture of excellence where providing exceptional health care and extraordinary patient experience are paramount.
Adair County Health System has an opening for a PRN technologist. In this position, you will work with a highly skilled radiology team to independently performs radiographic procedures with a high degree of technical skill and professionalism. You must work 1 shift a month to maintain your PRN status.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uses proper technique and positioning to obtain satisfactory radiology examinations.
- Set up and adjusts radiation protection shielding for patients and personnel as required for maximum protection.
- Assumes responsibility for processing and sending digital images.
- Assumes responsibility for proper and efficient operation of equipment used and reports malfunctions or need for repairs to Director or designee.
- Is responsible to maintain a clean and well-stocked radiology area.
- Is responsible for computer order entry.
- Assists radiologists and physicians in administration of radio opaque material and surgical procedures involving radiographs and/or fluro.
- Performs quality exams with portable x-ray machine.
- Instruct patients on proper preparation for radiological, ultrasound, CT, MRI or Nuclear Med exams.
- Maintains records in a correct and orderly manner as set by the Departmental guidelines.
- Transports inpatient and outpatients to the Radiology Department
