RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST - WHA IMAGING SERVICES
Location: Wamego, Kansas
Description: Via Christi Health is hiring RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST - WHA IMAGING SERVICES right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Kansas. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Title: : RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Job Code : 20239 Shift : Variable Shift Employment Status : PRN/Per Diem Average Hours per Week : 0 Category : Radiology JOB DESCRIPTION: Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas.Position Summary:Perform Diagnostic Radiology exams in a hospital or office setting according to established protocols or physicians' special instructions. Areas of skill: General Radiology including surgery, portables, ER/Trauma, Special Procedures and Mammography as assigned. Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients and their families.
Provide for the physical and psychological needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients during the procedure. Maintain accurate patient and department records.Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Performs radiologic procedures accurately and efficiently. Demonstrates competency in procedures and equipment operations. Provides age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exam.
Verify type of radiology procedure following HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers prior to exam. Administers IV and oral contrast media according to procedure. Promotes good customer relations (patient, physician, guest, etc). Possesses the initiative and ability to cross-train and perform in other modalities (CT, MRI, etc).
Follows ALARA factors to minimize radiation exposure to patient. Maintains department records, reports and files as required. Collect statistics as directed. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications:Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A.
A.) or equivalent from approved college or technical school program. Behavioral Skills A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health. Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during emotionally stressful situations. Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
Technical Skills Working knowledge of computers and Windows software systems. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology. Licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts in Radiologic Technology. CPR certified in Basic Life Support Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Regularly required to stand and walk on both hard and soft surfaces. Occasionally required to be in a stationary position Constantly able to use hands and fingers to perform simple and fine motor handling tasks.
Frequently able to use different types of visual perceptions for evaluating patients, reading patient and product identifiers, and reading computer screens. Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day. Constantly able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form. Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as patient calls, verbal orders, monitors, and phone calls.
Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate infection or other problems with a patient, or environmental issues such as smoke. Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:05:13 GMT
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