Diagnostic Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time -

Kaiser Permanente

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Diagnostic Radiology, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Orientation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Leadership, Medical Ethics, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, OSHA, Operations Processes, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Radiology Information System (RIS), Regulations, Safety Standards, Staff Training, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Workplace Issues

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

8 days ago

Location premium of $6 per hour added to your base pay and a $10,000 SIGN-BONUS ! 5 8HR SHIFTS Provide Radiology services to patients in accordance with physician orders. Ensures patient safety and provides high quality imaging. Prepares Radiology rooms for patient procedures, develops images, maintains supply levels, ensures diagnostic equipment is maintained and properly working within manufacturer specifications. Efficiently operates equipment according to prescribed safety standards. Exercises professional judgment in performance of diagnostic services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills: treats customers with courtesy and respect; Perform quality general radiographic and specialty images through the use of clinical protocols. Demonstrate the knowledge to perform general radiographic and specialty procedures through the use of radiological equipment. Evaluate images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide Radiology services including patient education to all age groups served, to include: geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and pediatrics. Contact physician if there are any discrepancies, and follows the radiology policy and procedure for changing orders from referring providers. Adhere to Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal Precautions, related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control, Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures. Ensure patient information is accurately input into electronic medical record, including Radiology Information System (RIS). Arrive, select current account and complete patient for the appropriate procedure, as directed in the RIS. Establish patients identification by following organizational identification policy. Respond appropriately to contrast reactions as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manual. Provide timely, responsive, expert services to customers in a positive friendly manner, to include patient, physicians, and other employees. Provide quality patient care to include preparation, scheduling, description of exam, communication of pain expectation, and teaching all types of patient procedures as needed. Follow written Policy and Procedure Manual on radiation safety rules. Perform all necessary equipment checks prior to use, thereby protecting patient and staff safety. Ensure patient and regulatory standards are adhered to and suggests ways to improve patient outcomes when indicated. Completes quality assurance, quality control and radiation safety activities as appropriate. Arrive at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; take lunch and break at appropriate times, and leave work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintain neat, clean and stocked Radiology room. Able to assist lead technologist or radiology leadership by coordinating new employee training and orientation, and identifying staff training issues, able to assist lead technologist in monitoring work flow and assigning tasks to other staff to address issues and participating in operational policy and procedures development as appropriate. Work as an effective team member with other colleagues, both on and off-site to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotate shifts and assignments as required. Rotation may include surgery and portables for Specialty and Hospital staff. Graduate of an approved accredited radiologic technology program by time of hire. License, Certification, Registration ~ Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire ~ Demonstrates strong communication and problem solving-skills in order to work effectively with physicians, customers and co-workers. Works well as a team member in conjunction with providers throughout KFHPW Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington organization. Is very knowledgeable about and adheres stringently to radiation safety, safety precautions, and infection control practices. Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing consistent excellent customer service. Works and communicates effectively with all populations, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1945

WEBSITE

http://www.kp.org/careers

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