Radiology Tech
Wilson, NC 
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Wilson Physician Services
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Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Wilson Medical Center, a 294-bed facility, we bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. With great pride, we offer Growing Tree Child Care Center on-site daycare where children are offered a nurturing, safe environment centered around the needs of each child.

Where We Are:

Wilson residents enjoy a community rich in educational, cultural, and social opportunities. We are home to numerous athletic and water sports, festivals, and arts and entertainment venues. From the beach to the mountains, in Wilson, you are within easy driving distance of all that North Carolina has to offer.

Why Choose Us:

* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

* Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

* Opportunities for education and training through a partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

* Growing Tree On-Site Childcare Facility

* And much more...

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Physician Clinic Practice Manager and according to established policies and procedures, performs radiologic examinations and procedures. Work is of a confidential nature.

Reports to Practice Manager

1. Performs diagnostic radiologic examinations and procedures using stationary or mobile equipment in the department, OR, ER, at the bedside.
- Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions
- Reviews radiologist's report
- Lifts, moves and positions patients
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment
- Adjusts and controls equipment for applying ionizing radiation
- Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients
- Imports CDs as required and prepares images for dictation in PACS.

a. Administers the correct procedure to the correct patient, without noted exception.
b. Ensures that an appropriate history and/or examination data is taken, and that contraindicating conditions are identified and communicated to the radiologist prior to the initiation of the procedure.
c. Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam/procedure to patient prior to administration, when possible, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
d. Ensures that patient questions and concerns are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
e. Ensures that patient's privacy, comfort and hygiene needs are accommodated.
f. Ensures that any preparatory instructions are clearly communicated to outpatients on a timely basis, so that procedures are not delayed due to inadequate or untimely preparation.
g. Selects and applies appropriate procedures, techniques and communications based on the age and developmental status of patients.
h. Utilizes sterile techniques for needle localizations and stereotactic procedures.
i. Accomplishes physicians' orders quickly and accurately when assisting with biopsies and other invasive procedures.
j. Ensures that patient immobilization, positioning and shielding techniques are properly employed based on the procedure.
k. Effectively adjusts and controls equipment to produce quality images.
l. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates to determine situations when Physician intervention is necessary.
m. Promptly and appropriately responds in accordance with procedure.
n. Follows established procedures for importing CDs and prepares procedures so they can be sent to PACS
for dictation.
2. Performs a variety of support functions with respect to Patient Care and Management
a. Demonstrates ability to use communication skills necessary to explain procedure to patient, parent or appropriate family member.
b. Demonstrates ability to involve patient, parent or family member to assist in moving desired anatomy into position.
c. Demonstrates ability to assure patient safety utilizing appropriate fall precautions.
d. Demonstrates ability to reassure patient, parent and/or family members throughout exam in a professional and comforting manner.
e. Demonstrates ability to perform appropriate restraint assessments.
3. Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and nursing staff.
a. Follows attending physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
b. Ensures that any preparatory instructions are relayed to nursing staff for inpatients and outpatients on a timely basis, so that procedures are not delayed due to inadequate or untimely preparation.
c. Keeps appropriate physician or radiologist advised on all aspects of care provided to their patients, ensuring prompt notification when problems, or potential problems arise.
d. Appropriately coordinates, or collaborates on the provision of care with physicians, patient care providers and departmental staff, ensuring that communications are clear and continuous, and that time factors are adequately addressed.
4. Maintains records of examination and other patient information.
a. Required documentation regarding patient or procedures is accurate, complete, legible, properly edited and includes appropriate terminology.
b. Required documentation is completed before the end of the shift for Patients seen during the shift.
5. Maintains, calibrates and performs quality control and cleanliness checks on equipment and work area.
a. Ensures that equipment is fully operational properly calibrated prior to each day's use.
b. Performs minor repairs, so that outside service calls are avoided for adjustments that are within the scope of the Technologist's ability to handle.
c. Maintains equipment in accordance with procedure and time frames, so that no damage or undue wear and tear occurs due to failure to comply.
d. Reviews and immediately reports to appropriate person any problems detected with technique charts or automatic exposure techniques.
e. Effectively accomplishes and documents quality control checks and procedures, in accordance with procedure and time frames.
6. Keeps procedure rooms stocked and organized, and prepares various contrasts for procedures.
a. Ensures that par levels of supplies and linens are maintained on hand so that procedures are not delayed due to depletion.
b. Properly prepares and stores contrast mediums as needed to maintain par levels.
c. Accomplishes cleaning and disinfecting procedures between cases, and keeps work area neatly organized on an on-going basis.
7. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
a. Effectively performs data collection, analysis and idea generation pertinent to the department's quality assurance and quality improvement programs, on an on-going basis, without prompting.
8. Assists with the training of students, as needed.
a. Effectively explains procedures and protocols, demonstrates procedures and techniques, and answers questions when assisting with the training of students, as assessed through observation and feedback.

EEOC Statement:

Wilson Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants, and employees while complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualifications

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Wilson Medical Center, a 294-bed facility, we bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. With great pride, we offer Growing Tree Child Care Center on-site daycare where children are offered a nurturing, safe environment centered around the needs of each child.

Where We Are:

Wilson residents enjoy a community rich in educational, cultural, and social opportunities. We are home to numerous athletic and water sports, festivals, and arts and entertainment venues. From the beach to the mountains, in Wilson, you are within easy driving distance of all that North Carolina has to offer.

Why Choose Us:

* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

* Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

* Opportunities for education and training through a partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

* Growing Tree On-Site Childcare Facility

* And much more...

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Physician Clinic Practice Manager and according to established policies and procedures, performs radiologic examinations and procedures. Work is of a confidential nature.

Reports to Practice Manager

1. Performs diagnostic radiologic examinations and procedures using stationary or mobile equipment in the department, OR, ER, at the bedside.
- Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions
- Review radiologist's report
- Lifts, moves, and positions patients
- Applies shielding, supportive, and immobilization devices and equipment
- Adjusts and controls equipment for applying ionizing radiation
- Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients
- Imports CDs as required and prepares images for dictation in PACS.

a. Administers the correct procedure to the correct patient, without noted exception.
b. Ensures that an appropriate history and/or examination data is taken and that contraindicating conditions are identified and communicated to the radiologist prior to the initiation of the procedure.
c. Patiently and clearly explain the purpose and nature of the exam/procedure to the patient prior to administration, when possible, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
d. Ensures that patient questions and concerns are satisfactorily addressed, notifying the physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
e. Ensures that patient's privacy, comfort and hygiene needs are accommodated.
f. Ensures that any preparatory instructions are clearly communicated to outpatients on a timely basis so that procedures are not delayed due to inadequate or untimely preparation.
g. Selects and applies appropriate procedures, techniques and communications based on the age and developmental status of patients.
h. Utilizes sterile techniques for needle localizations and stereotactic procedures.
i. Accomplishes physicians' orders quickly and accurately when assisting with biopsies and other invasive procedures.
j. Ensures that patient immobilization, positioning and shielding techniques are properly employed based on the procedure.
k. Effectively adjusts and controls equipment to produce quality images.
l. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates to determine situations when Physician intervention is necessary.
m. Promptly and appropriately responds in accordance with procedure.
n. Follows established procedures for importing CDs and prepares procedures so they can be sent to PACS
for dictation.
2. Performs a variety of support functions with respect to Patient Care and Management
a. Demonstrates ability to use communication skills necessary to explain the procedure to the patient, the parent or appropriate family member.
b. Demonstrates ability to involve patient, parent or family member to assist in moving desired anatomy into position.
c. Demonstrates ability to assure patient safety utilizing appropriate fall precautions.
d. Demonstrates ability to reassure patient, parent and/or family members throughout exam in a professional and comforting manner.
e. Demonstrates ability to perform appropriate restraint assessments.
3. Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and nursing staff.
a. Follows attending physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
b. Ensures that any preparatory instructions are relayed to nursing staff for inpatients and outpatients on a timely basis, so that procedures are not delayed due to inadequate or untimely preparation.
c. Keeps appropriate physician or radiologist advised on all aspects of care provided to their patients, ensuring prompt notification when problems, or potential problems arise.
d. Appropriately coordinates, or collaborates on the provision of care with physicians, patient care providers and departmental staff, ensuring that communications are clear and continuous, and that time factors are adequately addressed.
4. Maintains records of examination and other patient information.
a. Required documentation regarding patients or procedures is accurate, complete, legible, properly edited and includes appropriate terminology.
b. Required documentation is completed before the end of the shift for Patients seen during the shift.
5. Maintains, calibrates, and performs quality control and cleanliness checks on equipment and work area.
a. Ensures that equipment is fully operational and properly calibrated prior to each day's use.
b. Performs minor repairs, so that outside service calls are avoided for adjustments that are within the scope of the Technologist's ability to handle.
c. Maintains equipment in accordance with procedure and time frames, so that no damage or undue wear and tear occurs due to failure to comply.
d. Reviews and immediately reports to the appropriate person any problems detected with technique charts or automatic exposure techniques.
e. Effectively accomplishes and documents quality control checks and procedures, in accordance with procedure and time frames.
6. Keeps procedure rooms stocked and organized, and prepares various contrasts for procedures.
a. Ensures that par levels of supplies and linens are maintained on hand so that procedures are not delayed due to depletion.
b. Properly prepares and stores contrast mediums as needed to maintain par levels.
c. Accomplishes cleaning and disinfecting procedures between cases, and keeps work area neatly organized on an on-going basis.
7. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
a. Effectively performs data collection, analysis and idea generation pertinent to the department's quality assurance and quality improvement programs, on an on-going basis, without prompting.
8. Assists with the training of students, as needed.
a. Effectively explains procedures and protocols, demonstrates procedures and techniques, and answers questions when assisting with the training of students, as assessed through observation and feedback.

EEOC Statement:

Wilson Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants, and employees while complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans'

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Primary Location NC-Wilson
Schedule Full-time
Work Schedule Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only

 

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Employment Term and Type
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