Radiology Charge Technician ERT - Weekend Alternative | Radiology | Memorial Hospital of South Bend at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Coordinator/Director. Operates basic radiologic equipment determining the quality and quantity of ionizing radiation to make quality radiographs on injured and/or sick patients as directed by physicians following accepted policies and procedures under the direction of radiologists.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
  
  
  
  • MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
    
    
  
  
  • VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
    
    
  
  
  • SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through 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.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • 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.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • 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.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.