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Travel Radiology Technician - $2,191 per week

Company: Centura Health Corporation - 11600 W 2nd Pl , St.
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

  • Job Details
  • Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.
  • Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs.
  • Follows standards of safe radiation practice.
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists.
  • Acts as a clinical resource to students, staff technologist and other hospital personnel.
  • Assures current standards of practice for the unit.
  • Performs diagnostic radiology procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals.
  • Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
  • Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
  • Prepares patient for exam.
  • Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
  • Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
  • Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
  • Communicates in writing and verbally with all physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care.
  • Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
  • Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.
  • Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
  • Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
  • Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.
  • Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.
  • Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
  • Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate management personnel.
  • Establishes a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
  • Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares information with staff.
  • May assist in the clinical and/or didactic education of student radiographers and other health care professionals in teaching institutions.
  • Engages in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc. and demonstrates a positive attitude toward the profession.
  • Actively participates in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.
  • Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.
  • Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
  • Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
    • Job Requirements
    • Previous Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
    • One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers.
      • Schedule Information
      • Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
        • Additional Details
        • Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma as required.
        • Float Requirements: Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified 'float zone'.
        • Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy.

Keywords: Centura Health Corporation - 11600 W 2nd Pl , St. , Lakewood , Travel Radiology Technician - $2,191 per week, Professions , Lakewood, Colorado

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