Job Information
Trinity Health Cath Lab X-Ray Tech in Clinton, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
The X-ray technologist assume responsibility/accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the radiology equipment, the environment, and other health care team members. The ages of the patients served range from adults to geriatric.
What You Will Do
Responsible for assessing, intervening, co-coordinating and providing direct patient care by utilizing critical thinking skills.
Communicates with physicians, nurses, ancillary caregivers, patients and families regarding the patient’s plan of care.
Performs an assessment including physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Assists in the care provided by the nurse and other health care team members.
Makes decisions regarding the patient status, immediate needs and care.
Provides patient and family education.
Maintains knowledge of equipment and continuously learns new technology and can trouble shoot equipment, performs preventative maintenance according to manufacturer’s recommended schedule and reports malfunctioning equipment and ensure its repair and return to service.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently registered by A.R.R.T., active State of Iowa Public Health permit practice.
Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
Must be ACLS certified within one year of hire.
Prior special procedures training preferred.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be capable of problem solving, critical thinking, and assessment of patient conditions.
Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran