Radiologic Care Tech PRN

Hours of Work :

4

Days Of Week :

TBA

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Job Description

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Job Family:  Support Services - Category B
Job Title:     Radiology Care Tech

Job Summary

Category B: Employee with patient care impact.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Purpose: Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, Radiology unit, and professional staff.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations

Adults: 18+ years - 35 years

Adults: 35+ years - 65 years

Adults: 65+ years

Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

Healthcare Provider CPR certification required

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.

Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members

Able to follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrates accountability for own actions.

Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.

Demonstrates initiative, is a self starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms.

Demonstrates understanding of MHS guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.

Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.

Work Experience: No work experience required if currently enrolled a Imaging program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

General Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

General Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time

General Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category I

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious Diseases

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment

Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils

Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time

Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level

Sensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud Noise

Sensory Demands: Vision Essential

Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time

Work Environment: Works Indoors

 

Job Roles

RADIOLOGY TECH AIDE

Proficiency Level

Functions as an assistant to the professional technologist in that modality. 

Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.

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Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: All Imaging Equipment is kept in good working condition; Related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par levels.

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Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff: Patient transport performed by (i.e. wheelchair, stretcher, or bed) utilizing appropriate safety techniques to prevent patient and self-injury;

Assists Technologist with room prep, stocking supplies, cleaning, and moving and transport of patients.

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Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: Initiates CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury; Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.

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Other duties as assigned

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