Rad Tech - Urgent Care West - FT - Days
Company: Haywood Regional Medical Center
Location: Clyde
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient
regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's
understanding and cooperation.When ordered, prepares and
administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of
practice. Monitors patient condition continually and
reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.Prepares
equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and
imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs
appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots,
resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as
necessary.Implements safety standards and performs appropriate
quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves,
and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Positions
patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and
identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes
appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including
repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits
and reports scan results.For Stress Lab Tech:Required Licensure:
Registered ARRT Radiologic Technologist - RT(R)AND/ORNMTCB or
Registered ARRT Nuclear Medicine - RT(N)Essential
Functions:Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate.Prepares preliminary paperwork for final interpretation
by the cardiologist.Performs exercise, pharmaceutical, and echo
stress tests.Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias with stress
testing. Responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as
needed.Monitors, receives, and stocks stress lab
supplies.Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment as
needed.Troubleshoots minor problems, makes adjustments as needed
during the procedure and prepares recordings for
interpretation.Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical,
historical, and medication information in order to perform the
appropriate study prescribed by the physician.Assists with
computerized charting, MUSE, and Paragon.Assists with activities to
improve department processes, facilitate testing, and maintain
quality to achieve optimal patient results.Minimum
EducationGraduate of an approved course in Radiologic
Technology.Minimum Work ExperienceHospital training during two
years of approved Radiologic Technologist program.Experience in
other x-ray departments, clinics or medical offices highly
desirable.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.Required SkillsCertifications:AHA Basic Life
Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.Required LicensesRadiologic
Technologist and TechnicianMust be ARRT registered or registry
eligible.Required to be an active member of the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists.Desirable to belong to national, state,
and/or local societies.Equal opportunity and affirmative action
employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Haywood Regional Medical Center, Asheville , Rad Tech - Urgent Care West - FT - Days, Healthcare , Clyde, North Carolina
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