Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

Description

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:

At Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) we provide the compassionate, quality healthcare that patients deserve, regardless of their ability to pay.

THE RUNDOWN:

This position is a part of the Clinical team. Arranges patients for radiological examinations. Produces radiographs (x-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. This position will also train other staff in proper use of equipment and taking images.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Communicates with patient explaining the diagnostic process.
• Uses radiology equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the physician.
• Reviews and evaluates images to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes prior to sending to PACS.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the technical skills required in radiologic procedures ensuring radiation safety.
• Possess the ability to manipulate x-ray equipment.
• Has a working knowledge of how to select and manipulate exposure factors.
• Ability to lift, move or transport patients as their condition dictates.
• Performs related duties of a Medical Assistant to include but not limited to: vital signs of blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respirations, height and weight.
• Performs routine venipuncture and other specimen collation for the purposes of in-house and send-out testing.
• Supports all providers in the care of patients.
• Ensures that all required documentation is part of the patient’s medical record and for billing purposes.
• Demonstrates professional and effective communication with colleagues.
• Attend and successfully complete all required training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars and other professional development opportunities. Main KS RT licensure and/or ARRT and required CEU’s each calendar year.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with referring agencies and other providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Current Kansas RT license and/or ARRT.
• Prior work experience as a Radiology Technologist preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, as travel may be necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to both stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent. Good lighting and comfortable temperature of ventilation at all times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel may be required.