Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Radiology Technologist I
Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Department:
Imaging
Position is located:
Mercy Fore River
Work Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
36.00
Work Schedule:
Variable
*Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates*
Summary:
Under the supervision of the State Street Radiology Supervisor and FRH Supervisor with oversight supervision of the Manager Imaging Services, the Radiologic Technologist administers roentgen rays to neonatal through geriatric patients for diagnostic purposes. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or Organizational proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of the Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates mastery of technical skills needed to operate all equipment and to perform all exams for all ages.
Participates in QA program and meets QA department standards.
Performs all exams at a quality level.
Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in variable environments.
Works with and instructs student technologists in a positive manner.
Performs work with thoroughness and timeliness while maintaining department standards for safety, quality, and quantity.
Completes scheduled work within shift.
Displays flexibility when caseload changes.
Assures that all necessary documentation and charges are completed.
Coordinates the necessary documentation/personnel and resources to complete procedure in a timely manner.
Continually strives to improve and streamline the exam processes.
Demonstrates the ability to responsibly develop and maintain positive relationships with manager, co-workers, and patients.
Speaks politely and acts in a professional manner.
Conveys respect to others and cooperates with them.
Supports and assists others during stressful situations and manages stressful situations without negatively affecting patients and co-workers.
Communicates with the floor supervisor to ensure smooth workflow and priorities.
Maintains an awareness of how behavior impacts others and how decisions impact others both within the department and hospital-wide.
Displays open attitude to feedback and takes responsibility to deal honestly with conflicts.
Actively supports goals and mission of hospital and department.
Actively integrates with other department areas to ensure that inter-departmental impact is minimized.
Observes hospital, State, and NRC safety requirements.
Identifies safety issues and participates in yearly safety instruction.
Instructs others in safety practices.
Practices appropriate radiation safety by wearing protective devices correctly and caring for personal radiation control badges.
Ensures OSHA compliance for area.
Explains procedures to patients and provides information to them.
Obtains complete pertinent medical history and demonstrates the ability to correlate history to appropriate exam.
Produces positive outcomes based on patient's ability and condition.
Improvises appropriate steps/techniques in non-routine situations and involves additional support personnel when appropriate.
Ensures all staff and physicians in the area practice aseptic technique.
Recognizes problems and assesses situations for appropriate action.
Ensures that the equipment and room are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
Maintains appropriate stocking levels of supplies and linens without overstocking or understocking.
Maintains a clean room with properly stored equipment.
Performs additional duties as required or assigned including external site phlebotomy.
Other Information:
Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
Competencies and Skills:
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust.
Cultivates Respect.
Fosters Accountability.
Practices Compassion.
Credentials:
Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer.
Education:
Required No Minimum Requirement.
Working Conditions:
Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Potential exposure to uncomfortable noise levels.
Potential exposure to noxious odors.
Potential exposure to extreme temperatures.
Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
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Department:
Imaging
Position is located:
Mercy Fore River
Work Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
36.00
Work Schedule:
Variable
*Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates*
Summary:
Under the supervision of the State Street Radiology Supervisor and FRH Supervisor with oversight supervision of the Manager Imaging Services, the Radiologic Technologist administers roentgen rays to neonatal through geriatric patients for diagnostic purposes. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or Organizational proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of the Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates mastery of technical skills needed to operate all equipment and to perform all exams for all ages.
Participates in QA program and meets QA department standards.
Performs all exams at a quality level.
Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in variable environments.
Works with and instructs student technologists in a positive manner.
Performs work with thoroughness and timeliness while maintaining department standards for safety, quality, and quantity.
Completes scheduled work within shift.
Displays flexibility when caseload changes.
Assures that all necessary documentation and charges are completed.
Coordinates the necessary documentation/personnel and resources to complete procedure in a timely manner.
Continually strives to improve and streamline the exam processes.
Demonstrates the ability to responsibly develop and maintain positive relationships with manager, co-workers, and patients.
Speaks politely and acts in a professional manner.
Conveys respect to others and cooperates with them.
Supports and assists others during stressful situations and manages stressful situations without negatively affecting patients and co-workers.
Communicates with the floor supervisor to ensure smooth workflow and priorities.
Maintains an awareness of how behavior impacts others and how decisions impact others both within the department and hospital-wide.
Displays open attitude to feedback and takes responsibility to deal honestly with conflicts.
Actively supports goals and mission of hospital and department.
Actively integrates with other department areas to ensure that inter-departmental impact is minimized.
Observes hospital, State, and NRC safety requirements.
Identifies safety issues and participates in yearly safety instruction.
Instructs others in safety practices.
Practices appropriate radiation safety by wearing protective devices correctly and caring for personal radiation control badges.
Ensures OSHA compliance for area.
Explains procedures to patients and provides information to them.
Obtains complete pertinent medical history and demonstrates the ability to correlate history to appropriate exam.
Produces positive outcomes based on patient's ability and condition.
Improvises appropriate steps/techniques in non-routine situations and involves additional support personnel when appropriate.
Ensures all staff and physicians in the area practice aseptic technique.
Recognizes problems and assesses situations for appropriate action.
Ensures that the equipment and room are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
Maintains appropriate stocking levels of supplies and linens without overstocking or understocking.
Maintains a clean room with properly stored equipment.
Performs additional duties as required or assigned including external site phlebotomy.
Other Information:
Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
Competencies and Skills:
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust.
Cultivates Respect.
Fosters Accountability.
Practices Compassion.
Credentials:
Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer.
Education:
Required No Minimum Requirement.
Working Conditions:
Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Potential exposure to uncomfortable noise levels.
Potential exposure to noxious odors.
Potential exposure to extreme temperatures.
Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
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