- Location
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis Orthopedic Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Imaging Technologist I is responsible for performing radiographic procedures, ionizing radiation to render optimum images, which are used to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions. This position conducts preliminary analysis on images, and collaborates with doctors and other Healthcare professionals to interpret images. This position assists with training students and technologists, and performs injection procedures. The Imaging Technologist I is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they understand procedures and are comfortable during procedures.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy. Explain procedures and safety precautions to patients and answer patient questions. Ensure patients are not exposed to excessive amounts of radiation.
Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality. Operate machine properly in order to produce clear imaging results of a patient's body. Observe the equipment to make sure that it is working properly. Adjusting dials to make sure the machine is set at the proper voltage and radiation levels.
Take X-rays of patient's tissue, organs and bones to evaluate for possible injury or illness.
Write detailed reports about the patient's behavior or any machine malfunctions.
Clean, maintain, and restock inventory in examination rooms.
Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
Assist with ACR, HFAP, ISBOH, IDPH, and IEMA.
QUALIFICATIONS
Radiology Certificate required
Associate's Degree preferred
Radiology Student Permit OR Indiana Radiology License required
ARRT-R certification required within 1 year of hire
Surgery experience with C-arm, O-arm, Fluoro (arthrograms and aspirations), and portables required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
