Radiology Technologist

Company: St. Lukes Hospital
Facility: St. Lukes at Duluth
Department: Laurentian Medical Clinic

JOB SUMMARY:Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures including related quality controls. Performs darkroom/film processor duties. Maintains related quality assurance records, x-ray files. Orders and maintains related x-ray film and supplies. Performs lab tests, EKGs, spirometry, heel ultrasound testing, audiology and related duties when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Radiology technologist (RT). Experience: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration: Radiology technologist (RT).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: N/A Experience: Minimum of one (1) year physician office laboratory experience and demonstrated competency in a moderate complexity laboratory. Licensure/Certification/Registration: ARRT registration.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of laboratory functions in a physician office setting. Knowledge of Universal Precautions, MSDS, generally accepted safety practices and quality control practices for lab and x-ray services. Knowledge of diagnostic x-ray services provided in a physician clinic. Knowledge of medical record documentation practices related to lab services. Knowledge of personal computing applications. Knowledge of customer relation principles. Ability to perform phlebotomies, finger-stick collections, and obtain accurate vital signs. Ability to perform x-rays and develop films. Ability to accurately complete waived and moderately complex lab tests. Ability to work independently under general administrative and medical direction. Ability to prioritize tasks without compromising patient care. Ability to demonstrate positive customer relations and present a professional image. Ability to work constructively with other persons. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Ability to perform routine computer functions. Ability to participate in orientation of new personnel and teaching of students. Ability to write legibly, see and perform visual microscopic analysis, read, hear, walk, and speak English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; lift objects up to fifty (50) pounds in weight; work more than eight (8) hours but less than twelve (12) shifts.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Exposed to laboratory and radiological chemicals and electrical and radiant energy hazards. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to risk bloodborne diseases when working in the laboratory or other clinical areas. Exposed to chemical s and reagents used in the laboratory process. May be exposed to the hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment. May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Work assignments may include more than one clinic specimen collection setting. May take off-premise call with requirement to return to Clinic as needed when on-call. May work more than eight (8) hours but less than twelve (12) hour shifts. Unscheduled (Casual) As scheduled Graduate of a two year accredited radiologic technology prog Registration required