Hybrid PRACTICAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST bei Southwest Medical Imaging

Description

Job Title

General Radiography Practical Technologist-CPTR

Department

X-ray

Reports to

X-ray Modality Manager

Status

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The General Radiography Practical Technologist performs chest and extremity radiographic exams, ensures image quality, manages imaging records in PACS and Fuji RIS, and provides support to patients, technologists, and radiologists. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the X-ray Modality Manager. 

General Radiography Practical Technologist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to go beyond duties in order
  to do what is best for the patients and department within their scope.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging of chest and extremities.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains exams to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• When not doing chest and extremities radiography exams, must bring back patients, clean and stock rooms, and help enter information in fuji ris for the radiologic technologists.
• Demonstrates a commitment to “World Class Customer Service”.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Arranges for repairs as needed on equipment.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs and reports of work performed
• Must be flexible to work at multiple locations and varied shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and arranges for repairs as needed.

General Radiography Practical Technologist Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Reacts well under pressure. Maintains confidentiality.
• Technical Skills - Demonstrate attention to detail, Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly. Makes timely decisions.
• Customer Service – Deals with difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance. 
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit puts success of team above own interests. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Consistently at work and on time. Takes responsibility for own actions. Asks for and offers help when needed. Must be flexible to work at multiple locations, Must be flexible to work varied shifts.

Among the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging are the following:

•   Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
•   Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high deductible plan)
•   Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•   Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
•   Employee Assistance Program (EAP available if enrolled in Health plan)
•   401(k) retirement plan
•   Paid Time Off (PTO)
•   Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
•   Voluntary Life Insurance
•   Voluntary Short Disability 
•   Company Paid Long-Term Disability
•   Pet Discount Program
•   6 paid Company Holidays 
•   Floating Holiday, Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
•   Tuition Reimbursement
•   Competitive Salary
•   Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Complete a training program in radiologic technology through an ADHS Department approved radiologic program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ADHS (CPTR-Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography)
• CPR

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach, standing, walking, bending, and sitting. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.