Radiologic Technologist - Operating Room

Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named: * The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2023 * One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work * A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc * One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023 * An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Patient Care - Procedures and Exams- Prepare patients and/or families for imaging procedures and examinations. Conduct procedures/examinations following protocols/guidelines as directed. May obtain, review, bring together, and/or facilitate the exchange of patient information. Is considered an expert at specialized exams, such as complex surgical and fluoroscopy procedures. Anticipate and able to respond to the needs of the patient by utilizing broad knowledge base and expertise. Recognize pathology that requires additional imaging to provide results; relay abnormal anatomy to Radiologist. * OR Imaging- Facilite OR imaging schedule and assign appropriate equipment. Perform imaging for complex OR procedures requiring specialized training and/or extensive knowledge. Coordinate maintenance of OR imaging equipment. Act as super-user of various OR imaging equipment, responsible for training non-OR techs on use of equipment. Act as a resource for surgical staff and non-OR techs for questions and concerns related to OR imaging. Maintain all required competencies in other imaging areas. * Customer Service and Communication- Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families. Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner. Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns using problem solving skills to resolve situations. Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families. Communicate with patients, families and employees in courteous manner. Respond promptly to requests by patients, families and employees. May provide information concerning patients that are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged. Provide emotional support to families as needed. Utilizes effective communication techniques to identify problems. Work toward creative solutions with help of manager. * Serve as a Resource- Demonstrate advanced competence in specific knowledge and skills related to OR imaging. Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills; stay abreast of changes in key systems; serve as an expert resource to the department and/or hospital in OR imaging. Educate and orient by teaching peers, students, residents and fellows the skills necessary to independently perform radiography exams, specifically OR imaging. Provide evaluative feedback to manager throughout training process. Consistently report and document equipment malfunctions making necessary adjustments or repairs as able. Provide additional support to facilitate patient care in such situations. * Process Improvement- Identify, lead, and direct process/quality improvement/assurance activities relevant to OR imaging. Measure and present results of improvement efforts and ongoing performance measuresApply here:

Created: 2024-10-25