Rad Tech, Wkd
OverviewWe are currently seeking a dynamic Registered Radiology Techs (Rad Tech) to join our team at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance AvailableApply Today! Hours:
FT Days - Fri 6a-630p and Sat/Sun 7a-730p Weekend optionResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions Equipment Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner.
Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Patient Care Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable.
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Uses critical thinking skills.
Asks clarifying questions.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
Preps the patient for the procedure.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.
Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
Education and Communication Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS; prints CD?s as necessary.
All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.
Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
Operations Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system.
Takes call when necessary.
Any other duties as assigned.
Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationGraduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
RequiredRequired Minimum ExperienceRequired Minimum SkillsRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) ARRT Radiography 1.
00 Required 1.
00 Basic Life Support 2.
00 Required 2.
00 Additional Licenses and CertificationsWe'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job.
Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including:
Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy.
We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.
Make a difference in patients' lives and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare! Recommended Skills Calibration Clinical Works Conflict Management Critical Thinking Health Care Image Quality Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
FT Days - Fri 6a-630p and Sat/Sun 7a-730p Weekend optionResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions Equipment Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner.
Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Patient Care Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable.
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Uses critical thinking skills.
Asks clarifying questions.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
Preps the patient for the procedure.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.
Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
Education and Communication Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS; prints CD?s as necessary.
All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.
Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
Operations Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system.
Takes call when necessary.
Any other duties as assigned.
Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationGraduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
RequiredRequired Minimum ExperienceRequired Minimum SkillsRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) ARRT Radiography 1.
00 Required 1.
00 Basic Life Support 2.
00 Required 2.
00 Additional Licenses and CertificationsWe'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job.
Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including:
Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy.
We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.
Make a difference in patients' lives and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare! Recommended Skills Calibration Clinical Works Conflict Management Critical Thinking Health Care Image Quality Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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