Radiologic Technologist - Nashua, United States - St Mary's Health System

Description

Summary # Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures as required. # Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Performs Radiology (x-ray/fluoroscopy) exams/procedures on patients. Maintains production and quality of radiograph by following established standards and procedures. Implement clinical protocols and policies. Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, and families, as well as staff and physicians. Instructs patients for preparation for tests. Reviews requisition for pertinent information special requests and correct procedure as ordered and reviews physician order for procedure/test. Assists front reception with patient information as needed. Performs completion of documentation on patients and completes all required processes to assure no late charges. Maintains medical supplies in all rooms and required stock items and prepares and cleans rooms. Maintains and prepares all equipment/instruments in exam rooms. Participates in coverage for the 24 hour/7day Radiology operation, including holidays, nights, weekends, and call. Other duties as consistent with this role. Job Requirements # Job Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements, and regulations. Knowledge of radiologic safety, protection, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations. Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance. Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.# Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record. Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations. Customer Service Oriented.# Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others.

Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.# Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.# Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

# Education and Experience Current NH ARRT license required Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy licensure required Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required Completion of formal Radiologic Technologist training from an AMA approved school strongly preferred.

24-month clinical internship strongly preferred.

# An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.# Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

# Americans with Disabilities Statement Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

# # # # # ########################################################################################################################################################### # The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.#

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

# Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

########################################################################################################################################################### # Standard of Business Conduct Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.# Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.# Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.# Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.# We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Summary

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs Radiology (x-ray/fluoroscopy) exams/procedures on patients.
• Maintains production and quality of radiograph by following established standards and procedures.
• Implement clinical protocols and policies.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, and families, as well as staff and physicians.
• Instructs patients for preparation for tests.
• Reviews requisition for pertinent information special requests and correct procedure as ordered and reviews physician order for procedure/test.
• Assists front reception with patient information as needed.
• Performs completion of documentation on patients and completes all required processes to assure no late charges.
• Maintains medical supplies in all rooms and required stock items and prepares and cleans rooms. Maintains and prepares all equipment/instruments in exam rooms.
• Participates in coverage for the 24 hour/7day Radiology operation, including holidays, nights, weekends, and call.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements, and regulations.
• Knowledge of radiologic safety, protection, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality.
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented. Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education and Experience

• Current NH ARRT license required
• Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy licensure required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
• Completion of formal Radiologic Technologist training from an AMA approved school strongly preferred.
• 24-month clinical internship strongly preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:
Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.