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 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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
Trains and precepts students and/or new employees
Must remain in compliance with all accreditations including but not limited to: American College of Radiology, Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements.
Job Requirements
Indiana licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
ARRT registration required
Current CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of anatomy, radiographic techniques, and radiologic positioning
Knowledge of and compliance with procedures to maintain a safe environment for the patient, staff, all non-radiology personnel, visitors, family members and self
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care
Knowledge of all radiologic equipment, drug utilization and contrast media, technical procedures (within assigned area), and hospital protocols
Knowledge of safety procedures to minimize risk to pediatric, adolescence, adult and geriatric patients, coworkers and self
Knowledge of and compliance with Eskenazi Health's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
Ability to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel
Working knowledge of all modalities, EPIC and PACS
Ability to be flexible in the face of changing work duties and priorities
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to handle patient contacts with high degree of tact
Knowledge required to determine and use lowest possible exposure dose to ensure safety to the patient without jeopardizing image quality
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, 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 and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
