Rad Tech
US-OR-PENDLETON
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 353255
Type: Day
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Overview: CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org Responsibilities: Job Summary: Performs radiological exams at a technical level. Assumes responsibility for the safe and proper operation of radiological equipment. Essential Functions: * Demonstrates Competence And Proficiency With Equipment In Various Locations To Include Emergency Room Surgery Portables C-Arms Fluoroscopy And Tomography In Performing Radiological Exams And Procedures. * Always identifies self to the patient and verifies patient identity and physician's order for requested exam. For inpatients always reviews chart to verify physician order and as a result unnecessary patient radiation can be avoided * Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient while allowing the opportunity for questions concerning the procedure. As a result patient cooperation is gained. * Always performs exams following protocols established by the Radiologist and as a result views number of views positions and projections will be consistent. * Always completes each assigned exam to include: room set up turning in paper work and previous films if unable to be downloaded to the PACS system for interpretation by the radiologist and cleaning of the room and closing the exam in the RIS and PACS. * Continually demonstrates cooperative and good rapport with fellow technologist and staff recognizing the need for excellent communication skills in order for efficient patient service. * Contributes to positive team spirit and effective teamwork for department and or hospital. * Continues to recognize that patient flow is critical to the efficient operation of the Imaging Department by consulting with supervisor other techs and fellow staff members in determining priorities of patient flow and as a result patients are not delayed in obtaining their examinations. Effectively meets the public as a representative of St. Anthony Hospital. * Performs additional duties as assigned. * Delivers Patient Care For All Age Groups While Using Diagnostic Imaging Equipment. Acts As A Liaison * Always explains the examination and informed consent to the patient as a result the patient is given the opportunity for questions and answers. * Always provides the physician with pertinent information related to diagnosis and treatment management of the patient such as acting as an agent to obtain medical information through observation and communication to aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment complied with the fact that diagnosis and treatment are outside the scope of practice for the profession. * Always questions female patients in the childbearing years to the date of the last menstrual period and as a result those patients who could possibly be pregnant can be counseled by their physicians. Use appropriate gonad shielding on all patients of childbearing age. * Always functions efficiently and effectively demonstrating conduct and attitudes reflecting the profession such as responding to patient's needs performing task completely and supporting colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care. * Always provides service to patients without discrimination such as exhibits no prejudice for sex race creed or religion provides service without regard to social or economic status and delivers care unrestricted by concerns for the nature of the disease or illness. * Always exercises care discretion and judgment in the practice of the profession such as assuming responsibility for professional decisions and assessing situations in order to act in the best interest of the patient. * Always respect confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice such as protecting the patients' rights to privacy and keeping confidential information relating to patients colleagues and associates. * Utilizes Equipment/Accessories And Employs Techniques/Procedures To Comfort And Protect The Patient Self And Others From Unnecessary Radiation. * Always uses Universal Precautions in the handling of patients. * Always offers sponges blankets pillows etc. to the patient and as a result the patient is made as comfortable as possible thus their cooperation for the exam is maximized. * Always protects the patient self and others from unnecessary radiation such as performs service with competence and expertise utilizes equipment and accessories to limit radiation to the affected area of the patient and employs techniques and procedures to minimize radiation exposure to self and other members of the health care field. * Always has lead protective apparel for self and others as a result radiation exposure is minimized or eliminated. * Always practices technology founded on scientific basis such as utilizes equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which it has been designed and employs procedures and techniques appropriately efficiently and effectively. * Regularly Performs Basic Nursing Functions In Regard To Patient Care. * Always is prepared to respond to emergency situations while delivering patient care. Such as always has suction oxygen and emergency drugs available and as a result unexpected outcomes can be minimized. * Always has a current CPR card thus is always aware of basic CPR if the situation occurs. * Rarely fails to document in the patient chart any pertinent notes concerning patient care while in Diagnostic Imaging and as a result patient care is not compromised. * Always consults with the nursing floor any significant changes in the patients condition while patient is in Diagnostic Imaging as a result the nursing floor will be kept up to date. * Never fails to utilize the Incident Report Form for any occurrence that happens to the patient other than the norm as a result a written report is created that documents the occurrence. * Often Performs General Office Duties To Include Answering Phone Scheduling Filing And Maintaining Patient Records. * Always assures the Diagnostic Imaging patients appropriate information is recorded in the appropriate places such as; Daily Log Book hospital computer system Exam Request and the Film Filing Jacket as a result patient records are accurate. * Always assures the proper exam and supplies are billed for the patient at the completion of the examination and no less than at the end of their shift. * Rarely fails to answer a phone if needed as a result service is extended beyond the walls of the department. * Occasionally file reports and film jacket and as a result our film file room is more efficient. * Occasionally performs the function of the receptionist at the Inpatient desk when needed and as a result Diagnostic Imaging functions efficiently * Actively Participates In The Training Of The X-Ray Student. * Always takes an active interest in the training of the x-ray student assigned to their wor
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