Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is to provide diagnostic radiographs efficiently and completely for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomical and physiologic disorders under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist while maintaining professional ethics. The Technologist also performs duties through the emergency room, surgery, pain management, and fluoroscopy. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES * Duty 1: Produces images of high diagnostic quality. Provides education and instruction to students, as well as orientation and guidance to new staff members. * Duty 2: Follows Radiology imaging & procedure protocols, as approved by Radiologist and Imaging Director * Duty 3: Demonstrates knowledge to improvise when situations are not normal. * Duty 4: Consistently is able to multi-task work in a timely manner and adjusts to busy or stressful situations easily. * Duty 5: Demonstrates good problem solving skills and seeks guidance as needed. * Duty 6: Follows department line of management and communication. * Duty 7: Strives to educate oneself regarding new equipment, procedures, and protocols. * Duty 8: Coordinates with other departments, radiologist, receptionists, and offices to enhance productivity, customer satisfaction & referral patterns. * Duty 9: Applies all documentation policies, including consent forms, pregnancy forms, contrast forms, time out verification, etc. * Duty 10: Explains procedures to patient, representation and or family to ensure comfort, safety, and privacy. * Duty 11: Provides education and instruction to students as well as orientation and guidance to new staff members. * Duty 12: Performs procedures through the emergency room, surgery, pain management and fluoroscopy. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) * Licensed by the state of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist (ODH) * BLS Certification within 30 days of hire * Possess high service excellence skills. * Computer skills required. * Possess the ability to assess patient needs and requirements relative to age or status * Possess ability and skills to follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures. * Accepts organizations policy regarding occupational radiation protection monitoring, and exposure. * On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility within 45 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel. PRN status may require on-call as needed. * Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. * Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience pre