POSITION: Radiologic Technologist

COMPENSATION:

Based on experience

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)
• Employer Provided Training Programs
• Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Options available for relocation reimbursement, housing, and student loan repayment.
• Continuing education paid or reimbursed
• Certain Branded clothing provided
• EAP available for all employees
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance

Radiologic Technologist

Position Description:

A Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging exams following interpreting radiologist protocols. The Technologist verifies the providers order for accuracy and completeness; cares for the patient by explaining the procedure, showing concern for comfort and modesty, seeing all safety procedures, and providing excellent images for the patients continuum of care in the diagnostic process. Technologists ensure safe, knowledgeable use of all equipment to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to our patients and coworkers. Superior customer service is paramount to the entire patients experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that perfects patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors- Interacts professionally with patient/ family.

Provides care proper to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.

Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes proper physician contact for intervention.

Follows ALARA principles ensuring lowest dose to get acceptable diagnostic quality imaging.

Selects proper equipment, technique, and protocol to use for procedure and decides most suitable anatomical posture and positions.

Responsible for safe handling of equipment

Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures, follows universal precautions- manages/ starts IVs for Radiology needs.

Helps in keeping basic records and reports.

Helps in training of students and ancillary personnel.

Takes x-ray, CT calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours if needed.

Compiles and keeps quality assurance information for mammography, per ACR, State of North Dakota Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Physical Requirements:

Physically demanding, high-stress environment

Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

Pushing and pulling heavy objects

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