Rad Tech Clinic - La Porte Urgent Care - Part Time, Days

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic procedures under the direction of a physician using imaging modalities at a technical level not requiring constant supervision; performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation; assumes responsibilities for designated areas or procedures as required; performing patient services using imaging modalities, applying principles of radiation protection, evaluating radiographs for technical quality, exercising professional judgment in the performance of procedures, providing patient care.

Education:  Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Radiography

Licensure & Certification:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R)(ARRT) or registry eligible with successful completion of the registry within six months of employment required.
• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Radiologic Technologist required. May work under Radiology Student Permit for the first 6 months post graduation.
• BLS required.

Experience: 

• Demonstrated knowledge to treat patients of all ages, Universal Precautions, and Right to Know.
• Demonstrated skills and critical thinking in patient care and customer service.
• Performs radiographic procedures as ordered by a Licensed Independent Practitioner. Is proficient in all aspects of general diagnostic imaging including plain films, surgery, portable examinations, and fluoroscopy. Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.  Evaluates for acceptable image quality.  Assists physicians in the administration of radiopaque contrast agents.
• Demonstrates ability to perform quality control measures and take action as necessary to achieve accreditation standards of operation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patients.  Demonstrates the ability to access data reflective of the patient’s status dependent on the patient population served.  Interprets information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her population-specific needs.  Modifies and delivers care that is specific to the age and growth development of the patient.
• Documents patient and examination data appropriately in the electronic medical record. Ensures coding of procedures is appropriate.
• Creates a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers. Follows all infection control policies.  Reports any safety concern or near miss on the appropriate reporting system.  Maintains awareness of safety at all times.
• Assures proper use and care of the equipment. Keeps supplies stocked in assigned areas and replenishes what is used.
• Attitude - Provides highest quality service and meeting customers' needs with utmost kindness, care, compassion, courtesy, empathy, respect and friendliness. Always acknowledges and serves customers with a friendly, open smile and direct eye contact.
• Appearance - Takes pride in personal appearance, the facility and its surroundings.
• Commitment to Coworkers - Recognizes we are linked to one another by a common purpose; serving our patients and our community, that we are team members with our physicians and co-workers, and that we each deserve respect and support.
• Communication - Listens attentively to our customers to fully understand needs. Pays close attention to both verbal and non-verbal communication. Is committed to exceeding customers' expectations and providing more than what is expected.
• Customer Waiting - Provides prompt service, keeps customers informed regarding the time in which the service will be performed and makes customers comfortable while they are waiting.
• Privacy – Maintains customer privacy and confidentiality.
• Responsiveness - Acknowledges every approaching patient or family member. Respond in a way that demonstrates the care, courtesy and respect our customers deserve.
• Safety Awareness - Ensures an accident-free environment. Establishes, promotes and monitors a proactive innovative approach to enhance hospital and patient safety. Adheres to and ensures compliance with Joint commission Patient Safety Goals and hospital safety policies.
• Sense of Ownership - Demonstrates a sense of ownership in their job, takes pride in what they do, and how they do it. Accepts responsibility for and is in control of the job that needs to be done
• Team Member is accountable for areas of responsibility meeting regulatory requirements including but not limited to maintaining annual TB testing, completing annual mandatories (ALC and competency), and maintaining current registration/certification/licenses as appropriate to position requirements.