Radiology Technician - Dodge City, KS, United States - Meade District Hospital

Description

Full Time Position: hours a week (flexibility to work 4 x 10's, 3 x 12's or 5 x 8's). Call Rotation with two other Radiology Techs.

Sign on Bonus of $5,000 with a one year contract

This position is located in Meade, KS

Job Title : Radiology Technician

Department : Radiology

Reports To : Director of Radiology

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology, perform a variety of radiographic procedures involving the technical aspects of applying ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Will perform procedures in all areas of the Diagnostic Radiology Department.

Qualifications:

• Registered or eligible for registry exam by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Maintain current license
• Maintains CEU's as per State of Kansas requirements
• Must live within a 1⁄2 hour from work as to take call.
• Able to work flexible schedules and take call (call: 1-3 days per week and 1-2 weekends a month)
• Possess interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Able to project a professional and caring image to patients, physicians, clinic staff, and hospital staff.
• Maintain active CPR certification.

Responsibilities:

• Meet attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Adhere to dress code; no t-shirts, tank tops, cut offs, open-toed shoes or jeans (with the exception of Friday) are allowed.
• Attend required meetings and in-service programs
• Treat customers and co-workers with respect and courtesy
• Complete mandatory education (i.e. HealthStream courses)
• Adhere to policies and procedures
• Maintain patient and system confidentiality
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and support agencies
• Responsible for providing radiographic services in collaboration with radiologists and physicians. Will coordinate services with other allied health personnel.
• Provide accurate and timely radiographic service and document services rendered. Included will be patient exam scheduling, coordination of multiple radiology exams, coordinating exams with other departments of the Hospital and Clinic.
• Responsible for patient's safety and mental well-being while in the department.
• Perform procedures at a sufficient technical level so that constant supervision is not required.
• Will understand the functions, operating procedures, and safety precautions of radiology equipment.
• Will remain informed of new equipment procedures, and modalities of the profession.
• Performs any task assigned by your supervisor or Administrator
• This position is classified as an OSHA risk category I, indicating that the job poses a risk for exposure to blood or body fluids.

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