Radiology Tech - Shreveport - Impact Talent Solutions

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and
position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Experience - 2+ years, IR and Neuro required for this specific role
Education
Required - Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
Certifications
Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and
professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
bility to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel
throughout and between facilities.
Job Duties
Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (may include
placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).
Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performs
notification/remediation as warranted.
ssists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance,
etc.).
dapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method
of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting
permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list
of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended
t any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or
regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance
with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct,
including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The
employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those
that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable
ccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,
nd/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

(Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3
or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary
Work.

Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the
time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at
production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight
of those materials is negligible


NOTE:
The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate
pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the
mount of force exerted is negligible . Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and
tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly
with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational
risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to
hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage,
preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of
exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.