Radiology Tech

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH

Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day…

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:

• 192 PTO hours per year (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Employee Assistance program
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
• And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

Working under the supervision of the Radiology Director and the Staff Radiologist, the Radiology Tech (RT) II performs a variety of diagnostic radiology procedures utilizing all aspects of diagnostic equipment. This position is responsible for scheduling and preparation of patient for examination. Maintains certifications in one additional modality.

RADIOLOGY TECH ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Obtains and verifies appropriate physician order.
• Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination.
• Prepares patients for their examinations.
• Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assists radiologist when performing special procedures and fluoroscopy.
• Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment rooms.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned room.
• Properly makes exposures to produce imaging of diagnostic quality.
• Performs appropriate modality procedures per protocols.
• Performs PACS function and burn CD’s.
• Performs I.V. injections, when required by modality. (CT, MRI)
• Performs multiple modalities exams per department routine.
• Ensures that expenditures for job related activities are within budgetary constraints.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient care and relations information.
• Actively participates in Customer/Guest Relations and Mandatory Education programs.
• Review of patient records for information needed for procedures (i.e. labs, previous exams, etc.)
• Utilizes HIS and ED computer charting systems to obtain and chart pertinent information for imaging and transportation purposes.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

RADIOLOGY TECH JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High school diploma with graduation from a School of Radiology Technology.
• Licensure
  • Certified/licensed by the State of Wyoming and ARRT.
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience
  • Experience in one additional modality: CT, MRI, Mammography, or other national certification recognized by the ARRT. Candidate must hold certification at time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR) to maintain professional license.
• Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
• Ability to perform examinations using complex equipment requiring precise calibrations and giving injections
• Ability to speak clearly to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff regarding patient’s condition, etc.
• Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, and staff to effectively care for the patients.
• Ability to professionally deal with and resolve complex problems involving patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Must be able to analyze and manipulate numbers, percentages, and indexes from equipment for procedures.
• Must have ability to explain procedures to patients. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-term memory.
• Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental concentration and memory.
• Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
  • Infant (Neonate to Age 1)
  • Pediatric (Age 1-11)
  • Adolescent (12-18)
  • Adult (19-64)
  • Geriatric (Age 65 and older)