Ohio Staffing
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
The purpose of a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is to provide diagnostic radiographs efficiently and completely for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomical and physiologic disorders under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist while maintaining professional ethics.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Produces images of high diagnostic quality
- Follows Radiology imaging & procedure protocols, as approved by Radiologist and Imaging Director
- Demonstrates knowledge to improvise when situations are not normal
- Consistently is able to multi-task work in a timely manner and adjusts to busy or stressful situations easily
- Demonstrates good problem solving skills and seeks guidance as needed
- Follows department line of management and communication
- Strives to educate self, regarding new equipment, procedures, and protocols
- Coordinates with other departments, radiologist, receptionists, and offices to enhance productivity, customer satisfaction & referral patterns
- Applies all documentation policies, including consent forms, pregnancy forms, contrast forms, time out verification, etc.
- Explains procedures to patient, representation and/or family to ensure comfort, safety, and privacy
Required Qualifications:
- Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Licensed by the state of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist (ODH)
- BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
- Possess high service excellence skills
- Computer skills required
- Possess the ability to assess patient needs and requirements relative to age or status
- Possess ability and skills to follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Accepts organizations policy regarding occupational radiation protection monitoring, and exposure
- On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility within 45 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
- Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience preferred, but not mandatory
Physical Demands:
- This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing
- This position requires continuous walking and standing for extensive periods of time
- The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more to assist with direct patient care
- The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range
- Individual must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to operate equipment, push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach above their shoulders
- Associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers
- This position is classified "at risk" for po