Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Provides diagnostic imaging information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.  All duties below are under the direction of a certified Radiological Technologist. 

• Answer phone calls and assist with clerical duties within the department.
• Learn radiography and the responsibilities of an x-ray tech, perform and assist with these responsibilities as needed.
• Acquire and document a patient history pertaining to each imaging exam.
• Acknowledge patients, introduce themselves, provide explanations of exam and duration of the exam, answer questions, and thank patient for coming into our hospital.
• Document appropriate ICD-10 Code for each patient history.
• Learn about and operate x-ray equipment in the Radiology department including performing radiographs with a portable x-ray machine, operating the C-arm in surgery, and other related equipment.
• Prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Minimize radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Be willing to cross-train in Computed Tomography and perform related duties as required, including but not limited to: performing venipuncture and successfully starting IV’s for contrast studies, preparing and loading contrast for the injection, operating CT equipment to obtain images. CT cross-training will be done under the direct supervision of a Registered Technologist.  Training will be provided to ensure competency to perform CT scans independently and be on-call to provide these services, as determined by the Radiology Manager. 
• Be available to cover on-call time on nights and weekends, in coordination with a licensed tech.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited ARRT program.
• Consistently works cooperatively with patients/residents, co-workers, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Bear Lake Memorial’s policies and procedures.
• Strive to promote personal and patient safety by reporting any safety issues.
• Willing and able to be flexible and to work various shifts/hours/days and cover on-call time.
• Excellent service and communication skills when interacting with co-workers, patients/residents and visitors.
• Must be kind and compassionate.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to contribute to the vision/culture of the most caring hospital.

Education/Training/Experience: Currently enrolled in an accredited ARRT program.  Basic knowledge of current diagnostic procedures and have a willingness and ability to learn. Knowledge of and ability to use radiologic equipment. 

 

Expiration:  Applications will be accepted through October 20^th, or until filled.

Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be given fair consideration based on their academic credentials and applicable work experience.