Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,205 per week
Company: Centura Health Corporation - 6001 E Woodmen Rd , S
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
- Job Details
- Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical
imaging department.
- Perform high quality images and exams on patients while
maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs.
- Follows standards of safe radiation practice.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other
associate technologists.
- Acts as a clinical resource to students, staff technologist and
other hospital personnel.
- Assures current standards of practice for the unit.
- Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation
safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to 'as low as
reasonably achievable' (ALARA).
- Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely
manner.
- Prepares patient for exam.
- Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family
regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and
emotional needs.
- Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports
/ documents unusual occurrences and records patient's
condition.
- Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of
equipment/resources.
- Assists with patient transport as needed.
- Performs IV starts and contrast administration as
required.
- Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and
for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.
- Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each
exam performed.
- Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for
exam.
- Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service
when necessary.
- Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.
- Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance
documentation per department procedure.
- Proactive in problem identification and following up with
appropriate management personnel.
- Engages in professional activities through involvement in
organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.
- Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and
hospital regulations and standards.
- Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as
requested.
- Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in
prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
- Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations,
census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
- Job Requirements
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include
Surgery and Trauma as required
- Previous Radiologic Technologist experience preferred
- One year post certification experience required to evaluate
and/or instruct student radiographers
- Schedule Information
- Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard
scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
- Additional Details
- Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty
(60) miles of the original assignment location or
Centura-identified 'float zone'.
- Float assignments may include duties outside of original
assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance
with Centura policy.
Keywords: Centura Health Corporation - 6001 E Woodmen Rd , S, Centennial , Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,205 per week, Healthcare , Colorado Springs, Colorado
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