PRN -X-Ray Tech Radiology

About Shepherd Center 

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.  

X-Ray Technologist-Full Time, Rotational On-Call required
The X-Ray Technologist is responsible for the delivery of quality imaging services to patients (geriatrics, adults, and adolescents) of Shepherd Center. This multi-faceted role is instrumental to the success of the imaging department and provides important information to physicians and providers for the establishment of optimal patient care. The Technologist combines clinical applications with that of anatomy and physiology education to deliver successful clinical operations and patient outcomes.

Job Duties

-Schedules patients and prioritizes exams based on clinical need.

-Reviews and verifies orders before beginning exams.

-Reviews the patient EMR for safety concerns that could alter the quality of the exam or affect patient care.

-Prepares patient and room for exams: explains procedure, transfers patient using proper lifting and transfer techniques, positions patient and assists patient as needed during the exam.

-Performs clinical evaluation of all patients and performs exams specifically as stated in the physician order. 

-Observes patient and equipment during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences in relation to patient condition to the Imaging Supervisor.  

-Delivers all images to PACS and the Radiologist and ensures receipt of exam dictation.

-Completes all daily tasks for optimal departmental operation.

-Reports departmental concerns to the Imaging Manager.

-Attends department staff meetings during scheduled hours.

-Assists with inventory of supplies.

-Maintains all center wide requirements such as annual employee health requirements, ARW’s and competencies.

Required Minimum Education

• Associate degree in radiologic science or hospital-based radiology education program.

Required Licensure

• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION

• ARRT registry
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred

PREFERRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year experience preferred

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS

• Use and safety of radiology equipment
• Active Listening
• Excellent Communication
• Superior Customer Service skills required
• Ability to Work Independently
• Ability to Prioritize and problem solve
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.