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Rad Tech - Interventional Radiology
Summa Health Systems Akron Hospital
Akron, OH
Full Job Description:
Summary:
Operates radiologic equipment to obtain diagnostic radiographs, and assists on a technical level during invasive procedures. Ensures that all aspects of patients' records are processed properly to initiate procedure results in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education Required:
-Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
-Current license to practice the art of Radiologic Technology in the State of Ohio
-Certification by the ARRT in Vascular Interventional Radiography a plus but not required..
Experience & Training Required:
-Two (2) year experience as a working Tech is required,
-Must be proficient in the performance of basic special procedures in approximately three (3) months.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
-Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
-Projects positive attitude, shows pride and acts as an ambassador of Summa Hospitals. Maintains pleasant disposition.
• Anticipates customer needs and responds readily. -Welcomes customers in a friendly manner.
• Communicates with courtesy, clarity, and care; Always identifies self and department when placing and receiving calls. -Remains calm when communicating difficult situations; acknowledges and apologizes to customers when delays have occurred. -Sensitive to cultural, age, gender, education, and religious diversity, and communicates in a manner respectful to others. -Dresses in accordance with the dress code policy. Always properly wears Summa identification badge above waist level and facing forward at all times.
• Apparel is always clean, professional, tasteful, tidy, and discreet. Maintains good personal hygiene. -Follows safety procedures at all times; proactively takes steps to maintain safety of customers. Uses proper body mechanics and assistive devices as needed. -Complies with Summa policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security. Level of Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. -Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. -Requires squatting and kneeling occasionally. -Bending, reaching, twisting, and stair climbing done frequently. -Corrected vision and hearing to normal range. -Requires working irregular hours and the type of work frequently varies. -Requires dexterity in fingers and precision in work.
• Anticipates customer needs and responds readily. -Welcomes customers in a friendly manner.
• Communicates with courtesy, clarity, and care; Always identifies self and department when placing and receiving calls. -Remains calm when communicating difficult situations; acknowledges and apologizes to customers when delays have occurred. -Sensitive to cultural, age, gender, education, and religious diversity, and communicates in a manner respectful to others. -Dresses in accordance with the dress code policy. Always properly wears Summa identification badge above waist level and facing forward at all times.
• Apparel is always clean, professional, tasteful, tidy, and discreet. Maintains good personal hygiene. -Follows safety procedures at all times; proactively takes steps to maintain safety of customers. Uses proper body mechanics and assistive devices as needed. -Complies with Summa policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security. Level of Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. -Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. -Requires squatting and kneeling occasionally. -Bending, reaching, twisting, and stair climbing done frequently. -Corrected vision and hearing to normal range. -Requires working irregular hours and the type of work frequently varies. -Requires dexterity in fingers and precision in work.