Radiology Imaging Specialist

Cogdell Memorial Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Radiology Imaging Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures, including CT scans, and ensuring patient safety protocols are in place.

• Schedule patient exams according to procedure, schedule availability, and after insurance authorization has been obtained, if required, and medical necessity has been verified, if needed
• Maintain good rapport with physician's offices and other department's staff
• Verify patient identification and examination to be performed before starting a procedure
• Assume responsibility for assigned area; control inventory of supplies for assigned area and clean and disinfect exam rooms and equipment as required
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population
• Use independent judgment during exams to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
• Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients during examinations and procedures
• Report equipment malfunction or damage to the department supervisor in a timely manner and contact appropriate equipment maintenance contract for service calls
• Practice the radiation protection principle - As Low As Reasonably Achievable
• Understand and practice proper use of all equipment; never operate equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction
• Explain exams to the patient. Instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Evaluate images for technical quality as well as proper film marking and patient identification
• Operate and maintain digital radiographic equipment
• Operate the computed tomography equipment, power injector, and determine proper dosing and safety factors for the patient and examination, start IV catheters on requisite patients
• Obtain patient's consent for intravenous contrast injection prior to the introduction of contrast
• Operate the mobile fluoroscopic equipment, as needed, and ensure Quality Control logs for fluoroscopic equipment are maintained
• Practice aseptic technique and infection control protocols as necessary
• Documentation meets current standards and department/hospital policy
• Perform other clerical duties as needed

• Support Cogdell Memorial Hospital's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
• Adhere to Cogdell Memorial Hospital's Compliance Program
• Assure/maintain compliance with all accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards at the local, state, and federal levels
• Maintain in current status, licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations
• Attend mandatory department meetings and participate by offering ideas/solutions in problem-solving situations/activities
• Attend meetings held within the hospital when employees are mandated to attend
• Comply with all organizational policies
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service/advocacy, professionalism and integrity
• Meet dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean
• Report to work on time and as scheduled, complete work within designated times
• Consistently complete and maintain assigned duties
• Wear identification badge while on duty and use computerized punch time system correctly
• Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
• Adjust work hours/schedule as needed to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital
• Aware of the Emergency Disaster Plan and how to respond if a disaster occurs
• Respond within the 30-minute response time when on call
• Work effectively with others, demonstrate leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure
• Appreciation of and desire to be a part of a healthcare team dedicated to providing patients optimal care
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment dictates

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong reasoning/critical thinking skills
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• Excellent time management, collaboration, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to adapt to change and support new technologies as well as policies and procedures in a positive manner

• High-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Position requires moderate to heavy lifting of 50+lbs
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Mental demands include: alertness, analytic ability, memory, concentration, judgment, initiative, precision, creativity and communication