Radiology Technologist / RT

Company: Ascension, B71
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Radiology Technologist - KOK Med One - Full-Time,Day - Kokomo-186 E Southway Blvd - Kokomo,INWork Schedule:--Rotation hours with 12 hour shifts and every other weekend--Radiology Technologist, RTWhy Join Ascension? In Indiana, St. Vincent operates 24 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, and clinics. St. Vincent's more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers offer expertise in a wide range of services including acute/long-term acute care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency/trauma services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary care, urgent/immediate care, women's health and more. St. Vincent has been serving central and southern Indiana for 145 years.St. Vincent is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will Do As a--Radiology Technologist--Associate with St. Vincent Health-IN, you will have the opportunity to take--radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
  • Certified--BLS Provider--obtained within--6 Months (180 days)--of hire date or job transfer date.--
  • One or more of the following:
  • Cardiographic Tech--credentialed from the--Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Radiologic Technologist--specializing in--Radiography--credentialed from the--American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Medical Sonographer--credentialed from the--American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--Education:
    • Diploma--
    • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:
      • None required.Equal Employment Opportunity St.Vincent is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Please click the link below for more information.http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf--EEO is the Law Poster Supplement--http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement St. Vincent, a member of Ascension Health, participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (link to E-verify site)--

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