Radiology Tech (Pool) - Northbank Surgical Hospital
Company: SCA Health
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who
care for 1 million patients each year and support physician
specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together,
our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning
physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal:
delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a
better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total
cost of care.As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care
delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they
navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a
dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that
allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or
challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and
differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty
Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led,
multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician
agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to
value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment
solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that
provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians
address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia
and ancillary service lines.The new SCA Health represents who we
are today and where we are going-and the growing career
opportunities for YOU.Accountabilities / Responsibilities:We are
actively hiring for an Radiation Technologist.Promote the mission,
vision, and values of SCA.Develop an individualized patient plan of
care by implementing:Protecting the patient from injury caused by
extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and
thermal sources.Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and
machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an
unsafe situation.Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the
patient's advocate.Adhering to standard precautions including the
use of personal protective equipment.Performing interventions to
protect the patient from infection.Protecting the patient's rights,
dignity, and privacy.Providing age-specific, culturally competent,
ethical care within legal standards of practice.Complying with
Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out
policy.Knowledge of radiation equipment including the maintenance
and care of equipmentMaintain radiation safety at all time in
accordance with facility policies and procedures.Follow established
protocols for cleaning, preparing, and operating radiological
equipment.Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining
outcomes.Apply principles of radiation protection to teammates,
LIPs, and patientsAssist physician with imaging procedureFollow
safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling
cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.Ensure proper
identification and documentation of radiographic imagesEvaluate
radiographic images for technical quality and stores film according
to facility's policy and guidelinesInventory, receive, and restock
materials used for radiological services.Comply with organizational
policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional
guidelines.Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are
accurate, concise, and pertinent to the patient's condition and
response to care.Demonstrate effective communication and
collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and
other stakeholders.Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in
planning perioperative patient care.Document episode of care
accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.Participate in quality
review and performance improvement projects.Participate in the
performance appraisal process.Use problem-solving and conflict
resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.Maintain
required competencies.Pursue professional growth.Act as a patient
advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals
and health information.Comply with all SCA and facility policies
and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and
professional guidelines when providing patient care.Actively
participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety
huddles.Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.Perform all other duties
as assigned.Qualifications:High school graduate or
equivalent.Completion of an accredited radiology program
required.Prior experience as a radiation technologist/procedure
technologist preferred.Successful completion of BCLS Course within
90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS
certification.Certification in radiation technology is
preferred.AART licensure as required by stateWorking
Conditions/Physical Requirements:Physically demanding, high-stress
environmentExposure to blood and body fluids, communicable
diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and
pulling heavy objectsFull range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients and equipmentManual and finger dexterityHand
eye coordinationStanding and walking for extensive periods of
timeLifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbsCorrected
vision and hearing to within normal rangeWorking irregular hoursAs
a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments,
attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the
Facility's success. Interaction with patients, families,
physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors,
volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a
manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful,
cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an
atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with
SCA Core Values.
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