Travel Radiology Technologist
Tulsa, OK
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Title: Radiology Technologist
Location: Tulsa, OK 74136

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights (12*3) W1:M/Tu/Wed 7p-7:30a W2:Su/M/W 7p-7:30a with call

Requirements:

1+ yrs. of exp. Required.

ARRT-R Required.

BLS (AHA) Required.

Description:

Retrieves radiologic orders from and inputs related data into electronic medical record.

-Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.

-Escort patients to the dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.

-Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

-Positions patient on examining table and adjusts positioning devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

-Operates specialized equipment according to protocols under limited physician supervision.

-Provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs on a decentralized basis, including, but not limited to: ER, fluoroscopy, portably on the units, in surgery (in/outpatient and the Natalie Ambulatory Surgery Center), the Children’s Hospital, PACU, Endoscopy, support of the Xavier Clinic, Outpatient Imaging Center, SFH-South, SFH-Muskogee, SFH-Vinita, and outlying Warren Clinics.

-Moves radiograph equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.

-Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devises, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.

-Obtains acceptable radiologic images using CR/DR techniques and protocols.

-Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunction, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

-Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor, manager, or Radiology IS personnel.

-Maintains examination rooms, orders, and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.

-Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media; and administering first aid using the emergency crash cart.

-Supports department/hospital goals through personal improvements and educational activities; attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement.

-Maintains professional standards in conjunction with those practice standards recommended by societies such as ARRT and ASRT.

-In an inpatient setting: Assists with monitoring the patient’s level of moderate sedation in conjunction with procedure performed and individual patient’s clinical state.

-Initiates additional patient comfort measure/alternatives for sedation, as appropriate.

-Assures informed consent has been obtained on the patient prior to the start of the procedure and all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient’s satisfaction.

-Actively participates in the Universal Protocol for all invasive procedures.

-Knowledgeable of procedural pauses, performs appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician or Radiology Assistant.

-Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

-Works directly with patients and/or customers.

-Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.

-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.