Education and Experience-
Education:
- Education: Graduate of accredited school and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - ARRT (R), ARRT (CT) and ARRT required.
- Licenses/Certifications: Maintains state license as a general radiographer, and CT in the state of Oregon.
- Experience: Training and experience: Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required.
- Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.
- Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
- Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves, Pb aprons) as needed.
- Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
- Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
- Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
- Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
- Health Requirements - In good health and able to work without restrictions as evidenced by Health Statement.
- Compliance with Supplemental Health Care’s pre-assignment and medical requirements including: current TB screen, or Chest X-ray and questionnaire if proof of positive TB screen; Measles/Mumps/Rubella immunizations or titers indicating immunity; Hepatitis B Information or Waiver; and any additional state or facility medical requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities-
Essential Duties:
- Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates and adjusts equipment; prepares contrasts and/or materials; cleans and disinfects equipment/tables in accordance with sterile procedures and standards.
- Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; adjusts shields; selects appropriate imaging device.
- Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
- Prepares patient for CT or radiographic procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.
- Follows prescribed procedure in the administration of CT or radiography.
- Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or ED physician.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
- Acquires appropriate examination and transfers or prepares hard copies from images; transfer images to E-Rad storage.
- Evaluate CT and/or radiology scans for technical quality and appropriately label.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.
- Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or radiologist.
- Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Coquille Valley Hospital, and other local, state, and federal guidelines.
Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
