Rad Tech II Minor Med (Cordova Minor Med)
- Full-Time
- Memphis, TN
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
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The Rad Tech II is responsible for operating radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and other clinical exams as directed, and serves as a coach to student technologists. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
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Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
Completion of a formal education
program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to
ARRT.
Minimum of one year full-time continuous experience as a Rad Tech I.
Certification and registration as R.T.(R) ARRT.
State license in accordance with regulations in thestate where work is performed.
Must be certified as a Urine Drug Screen Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) within six months of date of hire.
Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Current Associates are required to have BLS Certification.
PREFERRED:
N/A
N/A
N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
N/A
N/A
Certification and registration may be pending for new graduates of an approved radiologic technology school.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of procedures used to train and orient Rad Tech Is as determined by the Manger.
- Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated clinical competencies in radiography imaging equipment and procedures.
- Performs radiologic and other requested examinations on assigned patients.
- Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records; reports findings accurately and on time.
- Assists in the development of others through guidance and teaching. Promotes professional practice of all members of the Radiology Services care team.
- Performs preventive and routine maintenance and minor reports on equipment. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
- Ensures that patient care and/or department-related communications are coordinated among all team members.
- Attends and participates in department/committees as appointed or assigned. Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities and maintains measures to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
- Maintains supply inventory, including film, drugs, and other expendable supplies.
- Performs other job functions as requested or assigned.
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.