What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center?
Position Summary
- Radiologic Technologists perform diagnostic procedures in accordance with procedure protocols defined by the radiologists. Radiologic Technologists must continually strive to provide the highest level of care for the patients/residents of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. They must perform alongside other members of the health care team toward the achievement of the goals of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.
- Education and Experience:
- Previous experience in Radiology preferred.
- License/Certificates:
- A.R.R.T Registered Technologist American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire.
- Special Skills and Aptitudes:
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills including good listening and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and with a variety of people at different organization levels.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
- Ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of critical imaging situations.
- Ability to perform all radiologic procedures and operate all radiologic equipment.
- Performs radiologic procedures outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
- Documents clinical information in patient records prior to radiologist interpretation.
- Assist physicians, nursing staff and patients in scheduling and preparation for procedures.
- Performs duties in accordance with the Medical Center's and department policies and procedures.
- Assists as preceptor for new employee and student orientation.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness in addressing patient emergency situations.
- Practices and maintains high ethical standards including resident/patient confidentiality.
- Upholds and supports established Medical Center mission, goals and policies.
- In the absence of Department Managers may be designated as “charge” individual.
- Performs Meditech ITS functions to maintain accurate medical records.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department.
- Organizes and performs work as priorities dictate.
- Participates in departmental meetings, in-services and continuing education programs.
- Completes job tasks for specific shifts.
- Assures adequate supply inventories for assigned work areas.
- Demonstrate Standards of Excellence when other duties are assigned.
- Radiology Schedule: Full Time, 8-hour Varied Shift