Radiologic Technologist
Company: CHI Health Mercy Corning
Location: Corning
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health
Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites
across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and
virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out
of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never
before. Our communities need caring and our families need
protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed
to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor
and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus ** -Job Responsibilities: -Proper
assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in
ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure
including; duration, process, and what to expect following
completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician
with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration,
biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and
sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions.
Provides patient education as appropriate. Selection of the proper
equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols
and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.
Recognizes all radiation safety standards including "Image Gently"
and "Image Wisely" and MR safety standards. Understands and follows
all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead
protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a
possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams
etc.Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or
patient record and records that data into patient record to assist
in image interpretation and future patient encounters.Is able to
perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to
evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor,
manager or director.Ensures all equipment is in working order at
the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure.
Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required
including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for
outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or
failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for
follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient
injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions,
medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or
exposure.
Qualifications
Education:
Keywords: CHI Health Mercy Corning, Des Moines , Radiologic Technologist, Other , Corning, Iowa
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