Description
Join our team as a Radiology Technologist at Saint George Regional Hospital. We are seeking an experienced and skilled Radiology Technologist to provide exceptional care and work in an environment that values growth.
As a Radiologic Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging exams on patients using specialised equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
This is a PRN position, and you will help cover shifts based on business needs. You may be hired on as a Limited Scope or Registered Tech, depending on your qualifications and experience.
Essential Functions
- Maintain ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
- Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and prepare the patient for the exam.
- Perform exams per department protocol and review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
- Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
- Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
- Assist and instruct students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
- Provide appropriate patient education, ensure patient comfort, and address concerns.
- Practice appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Understand and operate equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
- Keep accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
- Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
- Anatomy knowledge
- Image evaluation
- Equipment operation
- Contrast protocols
- Emergency response
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Electronic imaging
- Task prioritisation
- Clean environment
Limited Scope Minimum Qualifications
- Licensure as a Practical Radiologic Technologist/Limited Scope Operator in the state of practice or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board Registry Eligible per state requirements.
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Competency in at least one of the following areas: Chest, Extremities, Spine, Skull, Podiatry, Bone Densitometry (DEXA).
Registered Rad Tech Minimum Qualifications
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) certification
- Radiologic technologist license in the state of practice (if applicable)
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
- May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist and perform the function of an MA in a clinic or InstaCare setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of radiology experience
- IV Certification
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
Benefits We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.