CT/Xray Radiologic Technologist PRN at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiologic Technologist, Patient Care, Radiation Safety, Diagnostic Imaging, Fluoroscopy, Technical Quality Evaluation, Patient Education, Infection Control, Emergency Response, Team Collaboration, ALARA Principles, Medical Record Maintenance, Image Postprocessing, Contrast Medication Administration, Data Archival, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy. Essential Functions Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies Provide education and prepare patients for procedures Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner Postprocess images and data Verify archival storage of exam data Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy Identify and respond to emergency situations Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care Provide optimal patient care Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Performs other related duties as assigned Education Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography Licenses/Certification The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration Current BLS certification State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed Experience One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred

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Responsibilities

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes and performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Prepares and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws and company policy.