Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist's primary job function is to provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

Job Specific Competencies

1. Clinical Skills:

a. Performs routine x-ray procedures as needed, including image production, archiving, and related paperwork as needed.

b. Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images, while ensuring optimal quality images by keeping individual and collective doses as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA).

c. Provides prompt, courteous service while establishing effective communication with providers and other staff.

d. Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education in all age-specific groups and ensures patient safety during X-ray exams, spirometry studies and EKG exams.

e. Provides timely follow through of appropriate radiographic diagnosis.

f. Instructs students on clinical radiographic skills following the appropriate curriculum as provided by the college/university.

2. Administrative Duties:

a. Demonstrates knowledge of billing process, image archiving, security, and tracking.

b. Maintains strict confidentiality/privacy of all patient information.

c. Attends department meetings, in-services and disaster drills.

d. Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care.

3. Quality Improvement Activities:

a. Quality Improvement (QI) measures will be used to monitor accuracy, completeness, and repeat rate for x-rays.

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor/director.

2. Expected to be prepared to start shift at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.

4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.

5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.

6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.

7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.

8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications

1. Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a recognized Radiologic Technologist Program from an accredited school.

2. Certification/Licensure: Must hold a current Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification. Current Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT) preferred or registry eligible. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR required or must be able to obtain within first 90 days of employment.

3. Experience: One year of experience in a health care environment. Previous experience in a community health center preferred.

4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Inputting data/typing, copying, handling/griping, answering telephones, calibrating equipment, computer skills. Demonstrated ability to perform exams and to produce diagnostic films/images for interpretation. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Effectively work in a multi-task environment, prioritizing tasks properly, and completing tasks in a timely manner. Basic computer experience; adequate typing. Ability to communicate effectively.

6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work easily and in a friendly manner with the general public and occasionally handle the hostile or disgruntled patient. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management and with a wide range of patients. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams.

7. Essential Physical Requirements: Moderate physical activity. Requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Occasionally, light lifting is necessary. Must be able to work under physical and emotionally stressed conditions. Other requirements include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 20 pounds, with proper lifting techniques. Flexibility with schedule to cover hours possibly outside normal workweek, such as Saturdays or on call hours.

8. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to pay attention to detail, perform calculations and explain processes to patients. Ability to interpret and manipulate data, analyze, assessing/evaluating, explaining/teaching, problem solving/reasoning, and exercise good judgment. Must demonstrate concern for accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Self directing and organized. Ability to reason objectively.

9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Ability to see, hear, feel, verbally communicate. Ability to read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.

10. Exposure to Hazards: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Some exposure to toxic materials. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous waste. Potential for injuries, such as muscle strains, which require routine precautions.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk

Category I

1. Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Age Specific Competency

1. Neonatal (Birth- 30 days)

2. Infant (30 days to less than 1 year)

3. Pediatric (1 year- 12 years)

4. Adolescent (12 years to 18 years)

5. Adult (18 years- 65 years)

6. Geriatric (65 years- Death)

Telecommuting

Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

Benefits

Per Diem/Temporary Employees

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

403(b) Retirement Plan

Mutual of Omaha

150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee's contribution

Immediately. Vesting schedule:

20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years

WA State Sick Leave

Employees will accrue 1 hour of Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked

Employees are eligible to take paid sick leave for sick leave purposes only after the completion of their 90th day of employment.