What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rad Tech I, North Cath Lab/ FT Days 10 hour shift with On Call - North position at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare?
Summary
The Rad Tech I is responsible for operating imaging equipment to perform procedures to a specified patient population. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
Completion of a formal education
program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to
ARRT.
N/A
Certification and registration as R.T.(R) ARRT.
State license in accordance with regulations in thestate where work is performed.
Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Current Associates are required to have BLS Certification.
PREFERRED:
N/A
N/A
N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
N/A
N/A
New graduates of an accredited radiography program without ARRT primary certification MUST obtain certification and registry as an R.T.(R)(ARRT) within one year of date of graduation from an approved program.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Basic knowledge of radiographic equipment and imaging procedures.
- Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
- Basic knowledge of radiology information systems (RIS, HIS, and PACS preferred).
Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods.
- Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
- Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
- Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer service routinely in all interactions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to understand moderately complex written materials, such as technical manuals.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
- Invasive and non-invasive patient contact throughout shift.
- Possible exposure to patient body fluid as well as hazardous and poisonous materials.
- Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments, organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
- Ability to read, write and communicate both orally and written to internal and external customers.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and push and pull 200 lbs. periodically throughout shift
- Normal vision including color vision and night vision.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, squat and kneel periodically throughout shift.
- Ability to reach, bend, and twist periodically throughout shift.
- Must have good balance and coordination. and good hand eye-coordination
- Must have good use of hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.
- Must have good use of hands for gripping and squeezing, as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.
