Radiology Tech (PT) - AmSurg Surgery Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Joliet
Posted on: March 18, 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 equipment
Maintain 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
patients
Assist physician with imaging procedure
Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when
handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
Ensure proper identification and documentation of radiographic
images
Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and stores film
according to facility's policy and guidelines
Inventory, 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 state
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Physically demanding, 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
and equipment
Manual and finger dexterity
Hand eye coordination
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
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