Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
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Job Role Summary
The Radiologic Technologist performs standard diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body, as required by physician's orders. This position reports to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's Mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's values
Performs standard diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body, as required by physician's orders
Selects proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination
Positions and instructs patients while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices, as required
Performs basic preventative maintenance on equipment and orders repairs when needed
Ensures procedures are properly tracked in EPIC; ensures all patients and their information is logged
Provides adequate and timely communication with staff; encourages involvement and participation from the staff in departmental operations
Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e. adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult)
Cooperates with the affiliated institution to provide sound clinical experience to healthcare students
Observes and supervises students during-x-ray intervention, and assures adherence to aseptic and safety practices; evaluates students and programs as requested
Participates in the technologist's call schedule
Job Requirements
Indiana licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
ARRT registration required within six months of hire
Current CPR Certification
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.
