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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

An affiliation of Mount Carmel and Fairfield Medical Center, Diley Ridge Medical Center is a state-of-the-art medical complex that includes emergency, inpatient and diagnostic services as well as an attached medical office building. Located in Canal Winchester, the center serves patients throughout northern Fairfield County, including the communities of Pickerington, Groveport, Canal Winchester, Carroll, Baltimore and Violet Township.

At Diley Ridge Medical Center, we’re proud to be a part of the lives of the people in our community. That's why we're looking for Techs who have a strong spirit of community, sense of teamwork and constant focus on excellence.Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Education:  Graduate of a Radiology Technology Program, registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).  CT registry preferred.
• Licensure / Certification:  Valid State of Ohio Radiological License required.
• Experience:  Prior experience as a CT Technologist preferred.
• Knowledge of cross-Sectional Anatomy and Pathophysiology.
• Able to perform professional duties with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good rapport with staff, patients and physicians.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Current CPR certification required.

Job Relationships

Reports to:

• Lead Imaging Technologist

Supervises:

• N / A

Job Responsibilities

Enter Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Exhibits the Service Excellence Behavior Standards
• Role modeling excellence for all to see.  For example:  demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
• Clinical Practice:
• Performs CT / diagnostic x-ray examinations upon order of physician.
• Analyzes CT / diagnostic x-ray examinations for quality control purposes.
• Prepares completed exam for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Operates power injection equipment.
• Operates image processing equipment.
• Operates PACS equipment.
• Administers oral and intravenous contrast.
• Performs non-technical tasks and indirect patient care activities (i.e.) Patient transport, movement & positioning.

• Communication:
• Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team & department personnel.
• Keeps patient / family appraised / updated.  Establishes and maintains strong positive communication with patients and families.
• Collaboration: 
• Confers with Registered Nurses and physicians relative to procedure and patient preparation.
• Education:
• Provides patient & family education relative to the procedure being performed.

• Safe Practice:
• Follows established guidelines for Risk Management and Organizational Integrity programs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follows guidelines for radiation safety as outlined in Radiation Safety Policy Manual.
• Follows guidelines for CT / diagnostic x-ray, as outlined in policy manual.
• Ensures patient & personnel safety in and around the magnet.
• Practices in accordance with Infection Control guidelines and within the guidelines for an environmental exposure, as outlined in the MSDS.
• Documentation:
• Enters patient charges; responsible for charge error correction.
• Documents accurately & completely, pertinent assessments, interventions & outcomes in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and / or guidelines.
• Updates & maintains computerized and hard copy patient records.
• Computer Skills: 
• Utilizes computer systems appropriate to area effectively.
• Utilizes internet and intranet appropriately.

• Initiative: 
• Maintains a responsible attitude toward individual performance in accordance with approved policies & procedures.
• Responsible for the meeting individual education and training requirements.
• Responsible to facilitate improvement in patient care services, staff / physician relationships and the working climate.
• Responsible / accountable for professional development and maintaining licensure.
• Responsible for own education.
• Attends departmental meetings as required.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and participates in student instruction and experiences when requested.
• Assists in maintenance of departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness.

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