Radiology Technician

About This Role

Performing computerized tomography scans and radiographic procedures is the core of this role, assuring proper implementation of these procedures using imaging modalities. This role suits a technician who can provide appropriate care and skills according to age-specific competency while maintaining equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform computerized tomography scans and radiographic procedures using imaging modalities
• Assure proper implementation of procedures
• Deliver special care to properly assess that each procedure is conducted in an efficient and safe manner following JMH
• Provide appropriate care and skills according to age specific competency
• Be responsible for all radiographic equipment and supplies utilized in the imaging modality
• Deliver professional services
• Provide quality care
• Maintain radiation protection/safety as it relates to patients, staff and equipment
• Maintain appropriate patient and departmental records
• Maintain open communication with members of the medical staff, administration and ancillary personnel/other departments
• Maintain work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition
• Follow standard and prescribed safety regulations
• Respond to all facility emergency codes
• Attend facility-sponsored training in Blood Borne pathogens, Fire Safety, Right to Know and Chemical Hygiene
• Participate in in-service training/educational programs
• Maintain professional certifications as necessary for job
• Pursue continuing education in professional practice and management skills
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior at all times
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all data and information relating to the facility, medical staff and patients
• Maintain patient safety and patient care as a top priority
• Abide by all relevant facility policies and procedures
• Report any violation of OSHA Regulations to supervisor
• Report any quality improvement patients safety issues to the appropriate committee
• Report defective materials, faulty operations of equipment and unusual matters to supervisor and other appropriate personnel
• Notify ordering Physicians of any problem or delays in procedure or performance of equipment
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and continuing education

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Competency in professional practice and management skills as appropriate
• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Accredited Radiographic Program or equivalent or BMO course
• Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent
• Valid state credential, if applicable
• Relate cooperatively and constructively with all patients, guests, families, physicians, peers and all health care members as well as anyone the employee comes in contact with during the course of daily activities
• Sufficient mobility and strength to ambulate, position, transfer patients
• Marked amount of walking, standing, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping and kneeling
• Minimal lifting requirements of 40 to 50 pounds
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity
• Knowledgeable and competent to perform essential functions
• Ability to visually and audibly perform all essential functions

Important Details

• Schedule: As needed

Exposure to Hazards

• Exposure to infectious diseases, bloods and body fluids, and chemical products

About the Company

JMH assures the proper implementation of procedures following its Policies and Procedure, Values and Mission Statement.