National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Radiology Technologist-Full Time-Day-Riverfront
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
Radiology Technologist - Full Time Day Riverfront
Provide radiological services to patients in accordance with physicians' orders, including EKG procedures. Maintain and operate radiology diagnostic / EKG equipment.
Responsibilities
Diagnostic Testing: Performs general radiographic images through the use of clinical protocols and positions patients to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient comfort and ability. Demonstrates the knowledge to perform general radiographic procedures through the use of radiological equipment. Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide radiology services to all age groups served, to include geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and pediatrics. Provides patient education on all procedures according to age‑specific needs, facilitates patient cooperation, alleviates anxiety, and addresses all patient concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure by checking physicians' orders and outpatient prescriptions. Contacts physicians if there are any discrepancies.
Diagnostic Testing: Performs EKG exams through the use of clinical protocols. Enters data into the EKG machine, hooks up the patient, and instructs the patient on the procedure. Is knowledgeable of EKG and equipment. Enters, edits, and retrieves data from the MUSE system. Identifies problems with the equipment and responds appropriately.
Customer Service: Provides timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive, friendly manner, including patients, physicians, and fellow employees. Informs consumers and their companions of delays and how they are being addressed. Promotes patient‑focused care throughout daily activities. Provides quality patient care including preparation, scheduling, and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality, as appropriate.
Patient and Employee Safety: Maintains safe radiation levels at all times to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others. Adheres to written procedures in the Policy and Procedure Manual on radiation safety rules. Performs all necessary equipment checks prior to use, thereby protecting patient and staff safety. Ensures patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities as appropriate. Establishes patient identification. Ensures no repeat studies due to failure to check armband or properly identify patient. Observes patients during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel.
General Behavior: Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; takes lunch and breaks at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains a neat, clean, and well‑stocked radiology room with no exceptions. Identifies staff training issues and participates in policy and procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns to lead technologists and management.
Spokane Valley, WA – Salary: $36.41–$56.42 (posted 2 days ago)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Responsibilities
Diagnostic Testing: Performs general radiographic images through the use of clinical protocols and positions patients to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient comfort and ability. Demonstrates the knowledge to perform general radiographic procedures through the use of radiological equipment. Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide radiology services to all age groups served, to include geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and pediatrics. Provides patient education on all procedures according to age‑specific needs, facilitates patient cooperation, alleviates anxiety, and addresses all patient concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure by checking physicians' orders and outpatient prescriptions. Contacts physicians if there are any discrepancies.
Diagnostic Testing: Performs EKG exams through the use of clinical protocols. Enters data into the EKG machine, hooks up the patient, and instructs the patient on the procedure. Is knowledgeable of EKG and equipment. Enters, edits, and retrieves data from the MUSE system. Identifies problems with the equipment and responds appropriately.
Customer Service: Provides timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive, friendly manner, including patients, physicians, and fellow employees. Informs consumers and their companions of delays and how they are being addressed. Promotes patient‑focused care throughout daily activities. Provides quality patient care including preparation, scheduling, and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality, as appropriate.
Patient and Employee Safety: Maintains safe radiation levels at all times to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others. Adheres to written procedures in the Policy and Procedure Manual on radiation safety rules. Performs all necessary equipment checks prior to use, thereby protecting patient and staff safety. Ensures patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities as appropriate. Establishes patient identification. Ensures no repeat studies due to failure to check armband or properly identify patient. Observes patients during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel.
General Behavior: Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; takes lunch and breaks at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains a neat, clean, and well‑stocked radiology room with no exceptions. Identifies staff training issues and participates in policy and procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns to lead technologists and management.
Spokane Valley, WA – Salary: $36.41–$56.42 (posted 2 days ago)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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