The mission of Heritage Health is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice who is looking for a PRN Radiology Technologist in Coeur d'Alene with possible coverage in Kellogg.
 

The Radiology Technologist works closely with providers and other staff to provide quality care to patients in a positive work environment.

Minimum eligibility and qualifications:

1. Completion of nationally accredited Radiology Technologist program.
2. Registered with ARRT
3. Minimum of one year of prior radiology technologist experience preferred.
4. CPR certification, or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
2. Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
3. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
4. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
5. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
6. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
7. Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
8. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using Beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
9. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
10. Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
11. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
12. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
13. Maintain positive and collegial environment and professional work ethic.
14. Assist other staff and/or providers when needed.
15. Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliant work area.
16. Able to assist with Medical Assistant duties when need; rooming patients; venipuncture, etc.

Please apply online at: www.myheritagehealth.org/careers

Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.