Shift: 1pm-11:30pm Saturday/Sunday

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.

• Registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist; and maintain active registry status.

• Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice - Participates in professional society (i.e., ISRT or SCD)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing body is American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on scheduled shifts including operating imaging equipment.

• Rotates regularly through surgery cases in order to acquire the skills and proficiency necessary to attain level III status.

• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.

• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.

• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.

• Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts.

• Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model.

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol. Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.

• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunctions to manager/Bio-med.

• Manages and coordinates the activities of the Diagnostic Imaging Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care.

• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and utilization of computers, including completion of exam data entry.