Radiology Specialist

This opportunity is located at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
FTE: 0.5(Part Time, 20 hours/week) Work Schedule: 10 hour Days $5/hour night and $3/hour weekend differentials. Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 , based upon level of experience. This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position. We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) Shift differentials for nights and weekends Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles Malpractice liability insurance Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
The Radiology Specialist assists Radiologist and or Radiology Physician Assistant with all interventional exams as directed. Gathers and documents data for medical record, orders and stocks supplies when needed. Is responsible for call coverage. May be asked to perform post procedure follow up on care and document/report findings to Radiologist. Documents unsuspected and safety findings using MIDAS system.
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PLEASE NOTE: This Position Requires Completion of ARRT (R) Certification within 1 yr. after graduation, or exempt if hired prior to 1984. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THE POSITION MUST SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN THIS CREDENTIAL
UPDATED: 11/16/2020 Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Radiologic Sciences
Credentials:
Essential:
* NM Radiography Tech
Responsibilities:
Recognizes the need to keep to schedule by working as a team to prepare/break down room. Assists Radiologist/RPA with preparing, performing and processing Interventional exams. Ensures correct supplies are available prior to start of exam to avoid exam delays. Uses safe practices for injector, setting up sterile tray, entering/leaving room during procedure, radiation protection for all present during case. Monitors and documents pt contrast and radiation dosemetry
Technical:
-Completes annual competency created for specialty.
-Demonstrates knowledge of function and operation of all equipment and supplies.
-Ensures all equipment had had annual PM and or electrical safety checks and that all supplies used are present and not expired.
-Discusses procedure needs and expectations with radiologist prior to procedure start.
-Able to assist the Radiologist during all procedures provided.
-Able to instruct patients with pre-post procedure instructions and care
Compliance:
-Ensures all required documentation is available and completed according to established hospital guidelines.
-does not document an event before it actually happens.
-Requires radiology license, ARRT completed 2 weeks prior to expiration date. Communicates to leader when this goal cannot be achieved and presents a time line for completion.
-Ensures all labs, correlative radiology/blood results are available for review prior to start of procedure.
-Performs proper PT ID by asking patient to provide full name and DOB. Checks that response against both ID band and Hospital orders to ensure right pt, right order
-Recognizes when an unexpected or adverse event/outcome has occurred and documents in MIDAS. Brings to immediate attention to Radiologist and Leader
Employee:
-Completes all mandatory hospital CBT modules.
-Adheres to hospital and department dress code
-Adheres to hospital policy/department policy regarding attendance and vacation request process.
-follows proper chain of command when addressing any issues or concerns.
-Does not engage in negative discussions or gossip.
-Maintains a positive and pro-active attitude at all times.
-Self-motivated to complete daily assignments in timely fashion without prompting by lead or supervisor.
-Ensures room is left procedure ready for next exam
Quality:
-Documents room temperature/humidity as directed.
-Checks documents for accuracy prior to scanning into RIS/PACs
-Properly labels all items on sterile tray. Nothing on sterile tray should be unlabeled.
-Properly sets up sterile tray and does not leave unattended to avoid contamination.
-Wears hat, mask, other PPE when entering/leaving procedure room
Performs appropriate post processing labeling, exam documentation, other pertinent pre/post patient information required for safe radiation practices. Uses Time out Stamp or equivalent. Does not proceed with exam if PT has high BUN/Create without Radiologist discussion
Team Culture:
-Supports team by taking fair share of call and other clinical duties (expected and unexpected).
-When not busy, actively seeks to support other areas or looks to take CM hours if possible
-Adapts to changes to schedule and work assignments between two campuses.
-Willingly instructs new hires/students.
-Supports those taking call by keeping on schedule with their room assignments
We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each offer.
USD $44.49/Hr.