Travel Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Certification Details
• BLS
• State Radiologic Technologist Licensure

Job Details
• Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.
• Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs.
• Follow standards of safe radiation practice.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and be a role model for other associate technologists.
• Act as a clinical resource to students, staff technologists and other hospital personnel.
• Assure current standards of practice for the unit.
• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures, ensuring safety for self, patients and others.
• Practice all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing exposure to ALARA.
• Produce quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare patient for exam and provide information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure.
• Assist the patient during exam and position the patient.
• Observe patient and equipment during the procedure and report/document unusual occurrences and patient's condition.
• Facilitate smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff to facilitate continuum of care.
• Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• Perform technologist duties of other registered modality as assigned by management.
• Provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department/facility policy.
• Correctly input charges and required data for procedures and supplies utilized.
• Complete required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
• Prepare room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
• Maintain technical operation of equipment and notify service when necessary.
• Notify supervisor of equipment problems and log service calls per department procedure.
• Maintain clean work area for employees and patients.
• Maintain quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
• Proactively identify problems and follow up with appropriate management personnel.
• Establish motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
• Maintain high skill level through ongoing education and meeting attendance; share information with staff.
• Assist in clinical and/or didactic education of student radiographers and other health care professionals.
• Participate in clinical training and provide support to students, staff technologists and hospital personnel.
• Provide guidance for development of clinical skills, explain equipment and department procedure, support hospital and program policies/procedures.
• Engage in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.
• Actively participate in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging including Surgery and Trauma as required.
• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
• One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers.

Additional Details
• Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.