Radiology Multi-Modality Technologist | Franciscan Beacon Hospital at Beacon Health Systems in La Porte, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reporting to the Director and/or Coordinator the Staff Radiologic Technologist performs general radiology procedures and other related functions in the daily operation of the Radiology Department. The Radiologic Technologist is also under the direction of physicians and administrator.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through high school diploma or equivalent and/or graduation from an approved school of radiology technology with subsequent registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and certification by the State Board of Health. Technologists licensed after 1984, must be a graduate of the American Medical Association of Radiological Technology. Previous experience as a staff technologist is preferred. Must have or able to obtain Indiana Radiological Technologist license.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Requires knowledge of radiation emitting units.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates skills to position patients properly for all examinations.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates analytical skills needed to make judgments regarding quality of radiographs.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates well-developed communication skills to understand written and verbal instructions.
      
      
    
    
    • CT modality training required.
      
      
    
    
    • Seek guidance and remain knowledgeable of, and comply with, all applicable federal and state laws as well as regulations and hospital policies that apply to assigned duties.
      
      
    
    
    • Comply with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct. Comply with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
      
      
    
    
    • Complete Healthstream Training Modules annually assigned.
      
      
    
    
    • Attendance at one in-service each year to review hospital policies and procedures is mandatory or view staff orientation presentation on the intranet and turn in quiz to Human Resources.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    • Hospital environment with hazards due to radiation. Wears lead protective aprons and gloves during certain procedures; must wear film badge and maintain strictly controlled standards. May come in contact with blood, tissue, body fluids and other biohazards.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., walking or standing most of the time, pushing mobile x-ray equipment and reaching) to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be physically and mentally capable of handling people who are sick and/or injured, stressful situations and flexible enough to work with many physicians. Must be able to do light to medium lifting in assisting patients to and from gurney/cart and wheelchairs.