Radiologic Technologist- PRN- Research Medical Center
HCA Midwest Health System
Kansas City, Missouri
Research Medical Center offers an innovative environment combined with the latest technology, making Research Medical Center a great place to work, volunteer and learn. And our hospital campus is family-friendly featuring an on-site daycare facility.
Research Medical Center has two campuses that include both the main campus on Meyer Boulevard and the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus on Rockhill Road. Research Medical Center is one of 10 HCA Midwest Health System hospitals in the Kansas City and surrounding areas.
Technologist Rad Reg PRN(Job Number: 09727-14535)
Missouri-Kansas City-Research Medical Center
Schedule: Per Diem/PRN
Description
Research Medical Center is one of Kansas Citys premier acute-care hospitals serving not only residents of Kansas City but the 150-mile surrounding region. Positioned on 60 acres, the campus is home to the 511-bed hospital, medical buildings, Research College of Nursing, and Research School of Nuclear Medicine in addition to the Radiology School. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the highest national healthcare governing body, Research Medical Center provides a wide variety of services and specialties including a Cancer Center, Transplant Institute for kidney and pancreas transplants, Certified Stroke Center, and an award winning Cardiovascular Department.
The Radiology Technologist conducts radiologic procedures to provide data to assist in the diagnosis of patients. The positions tasks and responsibilities include:
Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.
Under the supervision of a Radiologist, performs x-ray therapy on patients.
Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
Positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
May administer barium salts or other chemical mixtures.
Operates stationary equipment and/or portable equipment used in the Emergency Department, Operating Room and at patient bedside.
Takes pictures and develops film.
Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
Assists with transporting patients.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications
Required Job Qualifications include:
Graduate of an accredited program for Radiographers.
ARRT Certification
Current Certification in Basic Life Support
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
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