What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARRT-$10,000 FTE 1.0 Sign-on Full-Time (New Hire) position at DCH Health System?
Overview
He/she must have knowledge in the area of diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, trauma radiology, portable radiology and surgery. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe radiological environment daily. The radiologic technologist knows basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to patient care.
Responsibilities
Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position. Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service. Observes JCAHO standards.
Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles. Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
Practices radiation safety and follows dose reduction practices.
Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
Participates in quality control and completes appropriate documentation for all equipment.
Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
Staff may be rotated at the discretion of his/her supervisor through any work area/shift and campus where competency has been assessed.
Any job assignment requiring call during off duty hours becomes part of that duty and will be compensated as is customary for the hospital.
A charge tech or lead tech when assigned must facilitate and coordinate services for their area of assignment and serve as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System. Keep other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues and other functions that may impact the shift/department. Monitor the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
Per Diem staff must work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period. Per Diem staff must notify the person in charge of any unavailability. If after four requests are made with a per diem employee declining work; that employee’s per diem position will be reviewed and removed from payroll. Per Diem staff must submit a two-week notice of resignation.
Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
DCH Standards:
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings and educational sessions.
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Responds timely to all forms of communication
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams, Synapse and Expanse.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows:
Graduate of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology. Must have current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or be registry eligible. Registration is required within one year of graduation of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
Working Conditions
WORK CONTEXT
Interpersonal Relationships
Contact with others
Electronic mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Telephone
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Work Conditions
Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Radiation Protection
Structural Job Characteristics
Consequence of Error
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Physical Abilities
Dynamic Flexibility
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
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