Radiology Tech - Radiology - Diagnostic
Company: New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description About NHRMC NHRMC, established in 1967 in
Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare
organization focused on leading our community to outstanding
health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty
physician group practices with more than 200 physicians. With a
network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional
medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition
of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC
offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our
patients and community. About the Job Location: New Hanover
Regional Medical Center Department: Radiology - Diagnostic Full
Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.800000 Work Type: 64 to 80 Hours Pay Period
Work Schedule: WOW-DAY12 - Wknd shift btwn 7A-7P Exempt from
Overtime: Exempt: No What You'll Do Summary: The team member's
Number One job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable
patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understands
how to contribute to the health system's vision of achieving that
commitment to patients and families. At Novant Health, people are
our business. We treat each other with respect and compassion. We
embrace the differences in our strengths while fostering an
environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration and courage. The
team member will use Novant Health's First Do No Harm (NHFDNH)
safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high reliability
strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable patient
experience. The Radiologic Technologist II works independently
and/or assists physicians/APCs in the performance of diagnostic and
/ or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating
the x-ray equipment in order to obtain diagnostic images in the
acute setting. The technologist is responsible for inpatient &
outpatient procedures, the emergency room, fluoroscopy, portables,
and the operating rooms. Responsibilities: Essential Functions •
For all medical imaging technologists and as applicable by site: •
1. Safety • Corroborates patient's identification and clinical
history with procedure and ensures information is documented and
made available for use by a licensed practitioner. • Verifies
informed consent for applicable procedures. • Performs screening
processes for medication reconciliation and allergy confirmation. •
Identifies and responds to emergency situations. • Performs
on-going quality assurance activities. • Applies the principles of
safety including the principles of proper body mechanics and
infection control precautions. • Complies with organization and
department policies, protocols, and procedures. • Follows Novant
Health First Do No Harm behavior. • 2. Imaging • Receives, relays,
and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders. • Prepares
patient for procedure and assumes responsibility for patient needs
during procedures. These procedures include but not limited to:
myelograms, arthrograms (including gadolinium injections), joint
injections, joint aspirations, lumbar punctures, urethrograms, tube
checks (including ports, g-tubes), sinus track injections, PICC
lines, dobhoff placement, nephrograms and modified barium swallows.
• Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy, pathology,
physiology, and medical terminology. • Has knowledge and skills
necessary to modify care according to patient's age, condition, and
abilities. • Follows protocols established by licensed practitioner
and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety. •
Identifies, prepares, and administers medications, including
contrast media, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. •
Evaluates images for quality and ensures proper recording of
accurate patient identification and anatomical laterality. •
Ensures complete examination is performed following protocol. •
Ensures timely review and transfer of images and pertinent clinical
information to a licensed practitioner. • Properly operates
electronic medical record (EMR), radiology information system (RIS)
and picture archiving and communication system (PACS). • Ability to
perform portable and trauma patient radiology exams and have the
ability to adjust positioning of patient and equipment to ensure a
diagnostic study performed in various settings. • Ability to
perform portables, C-Arms and/or O-Arms in the operating room
setting. • 3. Patient Care. • Provides care for patients' needs. •
Ensures pre-procedural preparation has been completed, including
verifying laboratory values to include pregnancy status, according
to established protocols. • Requests prior outside images when
applicable. • Performs point-of-care laboratory testing according
to established protocols. • Flexibility to cover any shift,
holidays, and weekends, if needed. • 4. Communication • Acts with
honesty and integrity with team members and customers, showing and
speaking with respect for the rights of others, human dignity, and
diversity in support of Novant Health's mission, vision, values,
people, and promise. • Communicates with the patient in a manner
appropriate to the patient's ability to understand. • Explains the
examination and associated procedures to the patient and responds
to patient questions and concerns. • Refers specific diagnostic,
treatment, or prognosis questions to the appropriate licensed
practitioner. • Utilizes Novant Health telephone etiquette. •
Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing communications
skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. • Adheres
to Novant Health Service Standards in providing a remarkable
patient experience. • Exhibits and promotes a professional image in
all aspects of the job. • 5. Compliance • Assists in maintaining
medical records adhering to respecting confidentiality law and
established protocols. • Performs ongoing quality assurance
activities. • Maintains department specific annual competency
checklist. • Maintains certification and registration with the
appropriate credentialing organization: • - American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). • Maintains applicable state
license. • 6. Professional Development • Educates and monitors
students and other health care providers. • Shares knowledge and
expertise with colleagues, peers, and all members of the healthcare
team. Position Requirements Credentials: Essential: * Radiology
Tech-Registered Education: Essential: * Associate Degree Other
information: Education:Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography
Program required. Certification required within 6 months of hire
post-graduation from an accredited Radiology Program.2 Year /
Associate Degree Preferred Experience:Minimum of one year
experience in diagnostic radiology preferred. Refer to the Life
Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096. Licensure/Certification ARRT
certification in Radiography - RT(R) Required Applicable state
licensure as required Required Post-graduates from an accredited
Radiology Program with be required to pass their ARRT registry
within 6 months of completing program Required. Additional
Skills/Requirements (required) • Applies principles of ALARA to
minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and others. •
Demonstrates current knowledge of federal and state radiation
safety laws. • Properly utilizes personnel monitoring devices. •
Ensures proper equipment performance and schedules maintenance for
emergent needs. • Properly operates radiographic and fluoroscopic
equipment. • Independently performs radiographic and
non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures, including intraoperative
and mobile procedures, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. •
Assists a licensed practitioner in the performance of radiographic
and fluoroscopic procedures, including all intraoperative and
mobile procedures including the following: ERCP's, bronchoscopy,
mini-c-arms, post reductions. • Mobile imaging including lines and
pacers and neonates. Other Information This position description
has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be
required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the
location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job
description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor
an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company
is at will. #radtech #allied Consider a career at NHRMC and become
part of this award winning team!
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