RADIOLOGY TECH - BETHALTO EXPRESS CARE - PRN DAYS

Job Summary:

The Radiology/Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care under the guidance and the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Radiology/Patient Care Technician is also responsible for applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all times.

Service and Quality Standards: 

  1.  Service

        Is Customer focused

                       Anticipates customer needs

                       Adheres to customer service standards

        Is Competent, caring and compassionate

                      Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

                      Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

                      to customers and coworkers

  2. Quality

       Is excellent in patient care and service

                     Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

                     Assist in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

       Is safety conscious

                     Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

       Is involved with improvement efforts

                    Supports performance improvement

                    Seeks ways to improve systems and services

                    Shows commitment to improvement efforts

                    Meets mandatory educational requirements

3.  People

       Is conversation conscious

                      Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

       Is positive in interactions with others

       Is courteous and respectful

                      Promotes a harassment free environment

                      Inspires the trust of others

       Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of 

       Excellence/Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

4.  Growth

      Is a loyal ambassador

                  Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

      Is active and involved

                 Supports hospital initiatives

                 Champions innovation and supports change

      Is a positive role model

                 Fosters team cooperation

5.  Finance

     Is a good steward of hospital resources

                Develops/uses efficient work methods

      Is cost effective

                Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

    1. Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of the department and organization.  

    2. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful,

         accurate and efficient manner to newborns, pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric

         populations.

     3. Identifies patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and

         evaluation. 

     4. Uses proper positioning and technical factors to obtain high quality images.

     5. Proficiently operates radiographic equipment.

     6. Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards.

     7. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital

         policies and procedures.  

     8. Will assist with procedures, will be competent in all waive testing and splinting needs.

     9. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and

         religious diversity.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school. Must be

ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted. BLS certification required.

Experience Requirements:  Minimum of two years’ experience in an acute care radiology position.

Working Conditions:  Exposure Category I:  Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.  All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks.  Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.