Position Hours: Every other weekend. Potential schedule would be Thursday through Tuesday with a week off between shifts. Subject to change.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Imaging Director, the Technologist must be able to independently perform computerized tomography (CT) examinations; prepare and administer contrast media; review studies for overall quality; perform record keeping and computerized image archiving; serves as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team. Must be able to perform other exams in general radiology as needed including x-ray, DEXA, and C-arm exams for pain clinic as needed.
- Collects relevant information regarding patient identification, procedure, appropriateness for indicated signs and symptoms, pregnancy status, patient preparation, contraindications, safety screenings, and patient assessment.
- Analyzes information to safely and accurately provide care according to established policies, protocols and guidelines for patient safety.
- Provides patient education by explaining procedures and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand.
- Addresses patient’s questions and concerns.
- Verifies patient informed consent (procedure, contrast and radiopharmaceutical) when indicated.
- Refers questions about outcomes, diagnosis, treatment or prognosis to patient’s physician.
- Provides appropriate information to individuals involved in the patient’s care.
- Performs exam accurately by following the policies and procedures.
- Evaluates the patient study in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to determine if the intended outcome was achieved.
- Documents all required components of patient care.
- Accurately performs quality control procedures to maintain regulatory standards and accrediting requirements.
- Adheres to equipment safety standards and identifies and appropriately reports variances and concerns.
- Infection Control: Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control. Trainings could include but are not limited to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and biohazardous materials as it applies to your daily work environment.
- Rotating weeknights, weekends, and holiday call for general x-ray and CT
Required:
- Graduated from accredited Radiological Technologist Program
- Registered ARRT (R) Current Kansas State radiology licensure and may require additional state licensure based on population served
- BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment
- Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
- Specific information and the timeframe in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at time of hire/transfer into department.
Preferred:
Patient Interaction: Frequent
HIPAA: This position will have access to the following Protected Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to their position at HaysMed based on the following criteria:
Primary - required (routine) to do the job
Secondary - required for the job, but mostly be exception
None - no approved access
Description of Information Level
Primary: Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion Clinical Information (information that describes a patient's health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical
Secondary: Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes None: Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates.
HaysMed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
