Radiology / Lithotripsy Technologist, Floater - Full Time

Company: UNITED MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Type: FULL TIMELocation: St. Charles, MO, St. Charles, MO, USRequisition ID: 1362

About Us: United Medical Systems/AKSM is a mobile healthcare services company offering shared service programs with an emphasis on delivering advanced technologies and cost- efficient solutions in the clinical areas of Urology. We are confident our partners, including healthcare facilities, physicians and their patients, all benefit from the enhanced medical capabilities that AKSM / UMS provide. It is our dedicated and accomplished clinical and service teams that promote our goals and ensure the well-being of our customers nationwide. Essential Functions of Lithotripsy / Radiology Technologist:

• Operate lithotripter at assigned site in a manner that ensures patient safety while assisting urologist to provide a quality lithotripsy treatment.
• Operate C-arm, fluoroscopy equipment as applicable during lithotripsy.
• Perform documentation and data entry of lithotripsy procedures.
• Complete daily patient log and provide to AKSM accounting personnel and facility personnel, as applicable.
• Perform daily quality control verification on lithotripter and document.
• Ask the urologist for direction as to treatment strategy and parameters for each lithotripsy procedure.
• Utilize as Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles to minimize x-ray exposure to AKSM personnel, patient, physician, and facility staff and maintain high quality radiological procedures.
• Assess equipment malfunction, contact appropriate support, troubleshoot, document all actions, and provide information to Regional Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Must become proficient with anatomy and locating kidney stones on x-rays and fluoroscopy.Education, Credentials, Licenses of Lithotripsy / Radiology Technologist:
  • Graduate of approved School of Radiologic Technology.
  • Must have current ARRT certification and state licensure, as applicable. Current Healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) or required to be completed within thirty (30) days of employment.
  • It is the R.T. s responsibility to assure all required licensure and/or certification is maintained and current. Specialized Knowledge of Lithotripsy / Radiology Technologist:
    • C-arm and fluoroscopy experience required
    • Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) experience desired
    • Knowledge of computers desired Kind and Length of Experience:
      • One year of R.T. experience desired Benefits:
        • Medical insurance
        • Dental Insurance
        • Vision Insurance
        • Fully Paid STD/LTD Insurance
        • Fully Paid 2x Basic life Insurance
        • 401k with excellent company match
        • Paid Vacation/sick/personal Time PM19
          
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