Radiology Technologist

Description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT:

The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the Center's resources.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.
• Must be organized and able to manage/prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, adapts to change in a positive manner, able to work as a part of a team.
• Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Must be computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office products and be proficient with the Electronic Health Record software.
• Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
• Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission.
• Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.

BENEFITS:

• Waived copays for most medical, behavioral health and pharmacy prescriptions at any CHC location
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Pet Coverage
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Retirement Plan- 5% Employer Contribution
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO- Starts accruing day 1 (Plus an additional 8 hours for your birthday!)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEU and License Reimbursements for eligible positions

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.