Radiologic Technologist I - Maui Memorial - 40hr Night

Radiologic Technologist I - Maui Memorial - 40hr Night

Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgery, morgue, and portable bedside service areas.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Performing radiologic examinations according to departmental protocols within the diagnostic imaging department as well as operating room, emergency department, and hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization devices as required, and selects technical factors that will result in optimum imaging for each individual patient.
• Following all national patient safety goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS). Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
• Preparing sterile fields and contrast agents; preparing floor stock medications; ensuring sterility of surgical packs, trays, and disposables to be used in assigned areas. Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
• Assisting radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures; operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the general radiology, fluoroscopy, and portable imaging systems.
• Post-processing/reviewing images as required; preparing images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmitting images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
• Maintaining working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately; reports accidents and/or unusual incidents as well as unsafe conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.
• Assuming responsibilities for the needs of the patient during the procedure. Provides service-oriented communication with the patient; explaining the procedure; answering questions. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at the end of the procedure.
• Providing instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensuring appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and self. Records fluoroscopy time used during procedures.
• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on a daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of the room assigned.
• Rotates and shares on-call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.
• Pursues ongoing continuing education.
• Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.
• Post-mortem radiology, takes x-rays of cadaver or corpse at hospital morgue.

Basic qualifications:

• Experience: N/A.
• Education: Associates degree in radiologic technology from an accredited school; or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography

Preferred qualifications:

• Trauma, fluoroscopy, and surgery experience.