Facility

Bladen Hospital

Location

Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Department

Radiology

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Weekends (United States of America)

Summary

Under direct supervision of a Registered Technologist, performs diagnostic procedures for which competency status has been achieved.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Operates radiologic/fluoroscopic equipment for which competency status has been achieved to perform specific procedures within the Diagnostic Section of Radiology and/or Interventional Procedural Area

• Assesses the patient, reviews the order, chart reason for exam or document pertinent patient complaint

• Prepares the patient for procedure, answer any questions, or refer questions to radiologist assigned

• Responsible for beginning and ending the procedure in the computer system to ensure proper patient billing for services

• Maintains accurate record of patient care

• Provides a safe environment including radiation exposure, infection control guidelines and Universal Precautions

• Maintains exceptional guest relations skills with patients, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff

• Monitors the quality of care based on on-going monitors striving for continuous quality improvement

• Students are not allowed to enter ICU units and other critical care areas without a Registered Technologist accompanying them

• Student technologists are not to critique and or approve a student’s films/images, this will be done by a senior/Registered Technologist

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Currently enrolled in a Radiology Technology Training Program in a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school and must have completed all exam competencies for program required

• BLS certified required

Work Experience: 

• Completed at least 18 months of clinical training through a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school program for Radiology Technology required

• If applying for Critical Access Hospital, must have completed 10 months of clinical training (senior student) through a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school program for Radiology Technology required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Demonstrated knowledge in the treatment, care of patients of all ages to include neo-natal, newborns, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

• Demonstrated technical skills required

• Positive interpersonal skills

• Verbal and written skills

• Good patient care

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate orally

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity

• Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

• Ability to bend and lift

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and carry objects up to 50 pounds

• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity