Job Description
- Performs all aspects of patient care to optimize patient safety and radiation
protection and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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- Consistently informs and prepares patients and family for radiographic/CT
examinations.
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- Practices effective medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
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- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including
pediatric, geriatric and general population.
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- Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate
adjustments in technique and when necessary, contacts physician for intervention.
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- Selects equipment, positioning, and radiographic technique to provide the
highest quality images.
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- Verifies exams are of good quality, identified and marked correctly, and
repeats poor quality images.
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- Demonstrates proficiency in performing advanced radiographic examinations
such as: intravenous pyelograms, tomograms, and joint injections and utilization
of the C-Arm in surgery.
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- Demonstrates competency in basic CT scanner operation and imaging techniques
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- Demonstrates effective radiation safety principles and shields patient
accordingly.
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- Demonstrates proficiency in operating computerized radiography and PACS systems
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- Consistently provides complete and appropriate exam related paperwork and
completes exam in HIS and PACS systems.
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- Assists in maintaining accurate records and reports.
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- Takes an active role in training of students and ancillary personnel. Provides
close oversight and instruction as needed or requested.
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Qualifications
- Registered Radiologic Technologist through ARRT
- Currently Indiana licensure
- One (1) year of CT experience preferred or willing to obtain within 12
months of hire
- Must be a dependable team player with the capability to multi-task
- Shifts will include on-call time and some holidays and weekends
Comments
Daviess Community Hospital is committed to improving the health of our
community. Our staff of highly trained professionals work closely as a
team to provide healthcare services.
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to support our highly
trained professionals