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Community Health Systems Rad Tech PRN in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Radiology Technologist - PRN position in the Radiology/Imaging Unit at Lutheran Health Network - Lutheran Hospital
Rated as Lutheran Hospital's top 3 units for employee satisfaction!
PRN flexibility to accommodate your schedule!
Eligible for PRN flat rate!
Minimum 1 shift every 2 weeks - required to work as needed which may include nights and weekends shifts.
Call, and holiday rotation may be required. Call response time: 60 minutes
Job Summary:
According to the guidelines of Radiology Diagnostic Protocol and under the direction of a Radiologist/Physician and Supervisor, Diagnostics performs radiographic procedures as ordered by physician and processes images for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Verifies accuracy of procedure on x-ray requisition with physician written order. Makes necessary revisions before performing the procedure.
Makes identification of patient according to hospital policy before performing the procedure.
Obtains procedure-related patient history from patient, physician, and/or patient chart and documents in procedure exam data comments for interpretation correlation. Provides pertinent diagnostic test results in the same manner.
Completes Radiology Contrast Screening form before intravascular contrast injection; follows Radiology protocol as to patient care and contrast injection procedure.
Prepares oral contrast for the procedure according to protocol.
Communicates with patients, family, and visitors in a positive professional, and helpful manner at all times.
Clearly explains radiographic procedure process to patient before procedure begins and provides follow-up information as to receiving results of findings for every patient.
Instructs and safety assist patients in assuming physical position necessary according to procedure protocol and/or direction of a physician.
Maintains constant observation of patient condition during the procedure. Demonstrates safety and caring toward patients at all times. In case of an adverse incident, provides follow-up documentation according to department and hospital protocol.
Provides radiologist or physician with patient clinical history and procedure-related information.
Responds to the medical team in a helpful manner regarding questions related to equipment operation, procedure performance, or technical skills.
Education:
- Successful completion of a radiological diagnostic education from an accredited program.
Registration/Certification:
Current licensure with registration (or eligible for completion within a year of employment) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current Indiana State Board of Health General Certificate for Radiographers. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required within six months of employment
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.