PRN - Radiologic Technologist

The Radiologic Technologist performs x-ray procedures to produce images for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various locations throughout the Main Campus and at hospital associated imaging facilities. Competence is required for both fixed and mobile x-ray devices. Experience is required in high acuity areas, surgical areas and less acute out-patient customers. Radiologic Technologists are expected to participate in the training of student technologists.

Responsibilities

Must be competent in the use of all x-ray equipment both fixed and mobile; Demonstrates flexibility in reviewing new approaches in response to changing organizational and healthcare needs; Seeks out assistance appropriately in regard to policies and procedures, patient safety, infection control and other departmental and organizational requirements; Ensures that a high priority is recognized and observed by all staff relating to safety; Ensures that patients are treated in a timely fashion and that patient satisfaction requires technologist participation in the transport process; Provides input to Radiology Physician leadership; Interacts with all hospital customers to assist with patient and customer satisfaction and HCAPS scores; Participates and assists radiology leadership in the collection of information related to process improvement; Serves as a department resource and assists in providing continuing education; Reports information to Radiology leadership regarding potential hazards, safety, or behavioral concerns; Completes mandatory educational assignments; Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate; Graduate of a 2 year accredited Radiology Technology program; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days; Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and to retrieve data related to monitoring of quality and performance needs; Competence required for both fixed and mobile x-ray devices; Experience required in high acuity areas, surgical areas and less acute out-patient customers

Nice to have

Associates Degree; Bachelors Degree; Additional language a plus