Imaging Tech 2 (PRN)

Job Description Summary:

Performs radiologic and CT exams.

Position Responsibilities

Performs general diagnostic exams, CT exams, and assist physicians with specialty exams.

Performs daily safety, warm-up, and quality control checks.

Knows and demonstrates a working knowledge of how the X-Ray and CT equipment operates, and its uses.

Performs visual preventive maintenance checks on equipment, spots safety problems and reports these to the appropriate personnel verbally or by telephone.

Interviews patient to explain X-Ray/CT procedures. Questions the patient regarding past medical history, allergies and other pertinent information pertaining to the safety of the examination.

Adheres to departmental guidelines by documenting all information on the “tech sheet”.

Positions patient on examining table for procedures.

Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examinations.

Understands axial, coronal, and sagittal anatomy as well as normal human anatomy and physiology.

Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of CT into computer.

Keys commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters/receivers into computer.

Observes patient through window of control room to monitor patients safety, comfort and informs physician of changes in patients condition during an exam.

Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.

Relates to patients and their families in a positive manner and provides excellent patient care.

Alerts staff entering magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.

Understands contraindications and potential hazards of different exams.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general population.

General department duties

Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.

Maintains a clean and caring environment at all times.

Orders supplies and restocks rooms.

Assists other techs when necessary.

Keeps records of examinations for departmental statistics and research.

Respects patients rights to privacy and dignity.

Know hospital policies and the functions of other departments.

Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time and gives priority to stat requisitions.

Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties.

Wears identification while on duty.

Keeps appearance neat and clean.

Performs department clerical duties

Schedules in- and out-patient for examinations and procedures, providing instructions for patient preparations.

Provides courteous and responsive communication to patients while on phone and in person.

Makes copies of patient exams on CD or film as requested.

Inputs and/or completes charges for patient examinations in E.H.R. system.

Maintains daily log of exams.

Cooperates with staff to achieve department goals and prepare patients for procedures.

Maintains a positive work climate through effective communication and over all team effort.

Other duties as assigned.

Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct: Logan Health is dedicated to the highest ethical standards as it is essential to meeting our commitment to our mission and vision. Individual responsibilities include adhering to our organizational Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.

Maintains awareness and understands the organization-wide compliance plan. Familiar with and adheres to NVHs published Code of Conduct which provides guidance and expectations regarding confidentiality, conflict of interest, billing, controlled substances, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), payments for referrals, gifts, anti-kickback laws, safety and health, waste disposal, and compliance with antitrust laws, advertising and marketing, discrimination, insider trading and government requests.

Reports any violation or suspected violation of this Code or other hospital policies or procedures to supervisor, Compliance Officer or through the compliance hotline.

Attends and/or completes mandatory training regarding organizational compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires:

Current Montana Radiology Technologist License

ARRT Registration

Current AHA BLS certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret documents and to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divided in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense to understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Experience using PACS System

Basic experience using computers

Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Desire: Experience using McKesson

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

Criminal background check

Reference checks

Drug Screening

Health and Immunizations Screening

Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

The Planetree Culture at Logan Health – Whitefish

Thank you for your interest in Logan Health – Whitefish where we believe everyone who works at our hospital and clinics is a caregiver. At Logan Health – Whitefish our employees are motivated by our open and supportive culture of caring for the patient and each other.

Logan Health – Whitefish was the first hospital in Montana to be affiliated with Planetree International, a non-profit organization setting the global standard for person-centered care. As a Planetree affiliate, we embrace this evidence-based approach partnering with the patient and their family to provide the highest quality patient experience. Logan Health – Whitefish is often recognized as one of the top critical access hospitals in the country and received a 5-star overall rating, the highest designation available for hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2023. We take pride in providing our quality level of service and continuously work to go above and beyond our stellar reputation.