Job Location : Weaverville,CA, USA
Mountain Communities Healthcare District is a very small hospital in a very rural town. We have a 4 bed Emergency Room, no ICU, no trauma center. Our Radiology Dept. services our Emergency Room, our 10 bed Medical/Surgical floor and our out patient needs. We only schedulestaff on day shift Monday through Friday. However, we need someone that can share on call responsibilities with our other two Radiologic Technologist on evenings and weekends.
Position Responsibilities and Duties: Position Responsibilities are rated as part of the employees competency-based performance appraisal. Within the parameters established by the Chief Executive Officer, and approved policies and procedures, the incumbent is assigned the following position responsibilities and duties:
Understands and performs the duties of a Radiologic Technologist
Understands the complexities of imaging equipment in all modalities, i.e., radiology and CT
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational and safety related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient served
Demonstrates knowledge of positioning patients for optimal results
Able to perform duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrates verbal and written skills
Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions
Demonstrates ability to consistently produce quality images
Ability to organize self, equipment and supplies in an efficient manner
Ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergency situations
Ensures all areas are properly stocked with supplies
Demonstrates self-reliance, resourcefulness and accepts responsibility
Assists the Manager, Medical Staff, patients/residents, peers and coworkers in an appropriate and efficient manner
Demonstrates ability to change priorities on short notice
Ability to maintain and access proper documentation, records and files for all modalities
Inform Manager of supply issues and back orders
Maintain strict patient/resident confidentiality
Must display punctuality for regular work hours and callbacks
Participates in ensuring that the Diagnostic Imaging Services department is in compliance of all federal and state regulations
Observes all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Assists with answering phones and patient scheduling
Maintains safe working conditions
Ability to react quickly and efficiently in case of equipment breakdown (calling repairman, notifying medical staff, etc.)
Monitor equipment and report to the Manager if problem is suspected or occurs
Observes all equipment safety standards (weight limits, etc.)
Provides care appropriate to the age of the patient/resident being served
Evaluates for appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiologic norms
Assesses for signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect
Assesses need for safety measures, i.e., ability to stand without help, ability to transfer without help, etc.
Adjusts contrast media appropriately for different age groups
Uses shielding appropriate for age group and exam
Remains flexible to the needs of the facility regarding staffing patterns (holidays, weekends, and/or call time). Actively participates in the resolution of staffing conflicts as the need arises
Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills in all areas of practice using lines of authority appropriately
Responsible for sharing call and work schedule equally within the department as assigned and scheduled
Participates as necessary and/or required in CQI monitoring as indicated
Consistently works within scope of practice as set forth by the California State Board of Radiology
Other duties as assigned
2. Qualifications:
a) Graduate of a Accredited Radiology Program, with Associate of Science Degree
b) Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist Licensure (CRT)
c) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred
d) Two years experience in an Acute Care setting is preferred
e) Experience in at least two modalities
f) Experience in a freestanding diagnostic imaging facility may be substituted for Acute Care experience
g) BLS Certification required
Position Urgency:NormalShifts:Day shift/ Monday through Friday - share in on call responsibilitiesState License Details:Must Be Currently ActiveMinimum Years of Experience:2Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36Specialty Type:***WE ARE A SMALL RURAL HOSPITAL******PLEASE REVIEW REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION***Sub Specialty:CT Technologist, Radiologic TechnologistGeneral Certifications:, N/ANursing Certifications:Contract Length in Weeks:13