Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care (Days)

Company: Tanner Health System
Location: Bremen
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

$2,500 Sign On Bonus Responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic exams. Education High School Diploma or GED Experience One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses & Certifications *Radiologic Technologist Qualification *Prefer ARRT Registry. Will accept registry eligible graduates. One year post graduation will be given to obtain registry. *Prefer graduate of AMA approved school of Radiological Technology. Requirements:
Area of Responsibilities
*Demonstrates competency in patient care according to the age of the patient and population served.
*Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient's needs.
*Must work well with others as a team.
*Performs radiographic exams as assigned.
*Responsible for proper equipment care and reporting of equipment failures.
*Assists with orientation of new employees.
*by these patients (age and diagnosis).
*Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
*Demonstrates understanding of the range of treatment needed
*May be responsible for handling of medications to include: maintaining proper inventory on hand, ordering from approved distributor, and receiving medication orders from the distributor by timely checking-in of the medications to ensure proper storage and handling for the maintenance of the integrity and security of the medications.
*May be responsible for properly documenting the wastage of medications, monitoring and reporting the wastage. This includes the monitoring and proper disposal of expired medications.
*May be responsible for resolving and/or reporting medication errors.
*May be responsible for the reconciliation of medication charges and credits.
*Performs other related duties as assigned.
*Responsible for CQI related duties.
*Responsible for individual continuing education to maintain registry.
*Responsible for QA/QC duties as assigned. Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline. Education
High School Diploma or GED Experience
One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses & Certifications
*RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Supervision
*Occasionally assigns tasks to patient transporters. Qualifications
*graduation will be given to obtain registry.
*Prefer ARRT Registry. Will accept registry eligible graduates. One year post
*Prefer graduate of AMA approved school of Radiological Technology. Definitions
*Under the direct supervision of the Office Coordinator, and clinical supervision of licensed providers, the employee is responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic exams. The Radiology Department Director, employee, and maintenance and retention of all such documentation will be the responsibility of the practice. Contact With Others
Performance of job requires contact with others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization also. Effect Of Error
Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects. Supervisory Responsibility
Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task Mental Demands
Semi-routine duties of some variety and difficulty performed under general supervision and following general operating procedures and practices. Work involves some planning to select correct methods and correct for error. Physical Effort
Moderate physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for about half of the day. Very occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25- 60 lbs.). Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort and concentration more than half of day. Works in reaching or strained positions for less than half of day. Working Conditions
Noticeable - (About 25% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials. Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations
*Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles) Physical Aspects Continually (at least once per day)
*Visual Frequently (at least 3 times a week)
*Hearing
*Standing
*Walking
*Handling - seizing, holding, grasping
*Pushing/Pulling - up To 25 lbs. Occasionally (at least once a month)
*Bending
*Typing
*Manual Dexterity - pinching with fingers, etc.
*Feeling (Touch) - determining temperature, texture, by touching
*Reaching - above shoulder
*Reaching - below shoulder
*Color Vision
*Speaking
*Balancing
*Lifting up To 25 lbs.
*Pushing/Pulling - 25 To 60 lbs.
*Pushing/Pulling - over 60 lbs.

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