Radiology Technologist

Job description

Riverway Clinic is looking to hire a Radiology Technologist to join our Radiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Performs all duties necessary in the positioning and radiating of patients, image processing, quality control and patient education regarding exposure. All duties normally performed by x-ray receptionist when available. Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• People: Teamwork

• Handles patient’s questions, concern regarding procedures.
• Participates actively in self-development and educational activities.
• Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
• Focuses on solving the problem, not blaming.
• Effectively shares job knowledge with new employees.
• Places team goals above own interests.

• Health: Data and Quality

• Performs high quality images with minimum errors.
• Provides proper radiation protection and quality care to patients, employees and self by selecting proper technical factors and operating equipment in a safe effective manner while ensuring established protocol for quality control is followed.
• Confirms patient information (proper patient identification and correct exam ordered on patient) on control sheet/exam request.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy.
• Performs exams according to radiology protocols and uses independent judgment as needed when necessary to depart from established techniques.
• If there is a department receptionist, performs those duties during the receptionist absence.
• Follows strict OSHA standard.
• Maintains equipment.
• Complies with Code of Conduct.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality, performs within legal and ethical boundaries.

• Experience: Patient Service

• Answers incoming calls and respond appropriately. Greets patients warmly.
• Recognizes and responds to written, verbal and nonverbal communications in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Greets patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure.
• Patient Advocacy: Assures patient’s rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Respects, embraces and values diversity.

• Stewardship: Financial

• Maintains a well-stocked and esthetic exam room to ensure and organized, safe and professional environment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
• Greet patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure.
• Patient Advocacy: Assure patient’s rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Respect, embrace and value diversity.
• Project a professional image through appearance, positive attitude and constructive interactions.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Currently registered A.R.R.T in Minnesota.
• Member of M.S.R.T (Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists) or A.S.R.T (American Society of Radiologic Technologists).
• CPR Certification.

Skills and Abilities:
• Organizes effectively
• Establishes priorities
• Understands regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish safe working conditions
• Ability to maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work quickly under pressure
• Works productively as a team player