Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology - 40 Hours - Days

GENERAL SUMMARY:

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: FT 40 hours per week, 7am - 3:30pm with rotating weekends and some holidays.

Operate radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic radiographs and images. Perform diagnostic procedures according to established standards and radiation safety practices. Work directly with patients, radiologists, physicians and fellow associates. Follow established rules, regulations policies and procedures of Genesys Regional Medical Center. Demonstrate knowledge,skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served. - Deliver quality patient care. This includes the use of universal precautions, sterile technique and assuring maintenance of patient confidentiality and the practice of appropriate medical ethics. - Produce quality radiographs by selecting the appropriate technical factors, correctly positioning the patient, selecting the appropriate contrast media as requested by the radiologist and manipulating the various equipment components properly. This includes obtaining portable radiographs in the various nursing units, operating rooms and emergency departments, based on information such as patient age, physical condition and disease processes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Must demonstrate good guest relations skills, good communication skills, tact, diplomacy and be dependable. - Must perform all the duties of position with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. - Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all the duties of the position. Essential Functions: - Ability to be mobile and have normal manual dexterity. - Ability to assist, move, transfer and lift patients. - Ability to move standard radiological equipment. - Must be able to effectively communicate orally, in writing, by telephone, and with staff, physicians and patients. - Ability to plan, follow directions and problem solve. - Ability to teach and instruct. - Ability to learn to operate the hospital, radiology computer systems and AGFA networking. - Working Conditions: - Lifting, assisting, supporting and transferring patients and supplies. Standing and walking for a greater part of the day. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to patient illnesses and communicable diseases. Work setting is hospital wide. -