Job Description Reports to the Coordinator/Director. Operates basic radiologic equipment determining the quality and quantity of ionizing radiation to make quality radiographs on injured and/or sick patients as directed by physicians following accepted policies and procedures under the direction of radiologists.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Job Responsibility Performs Procedures and Examinations:
Applying proper immobilization devices.
Performs radiology procedures and examinations according to physicians' orders and department policies and procedures.
Evaluates radiographs for technical quality to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Exhibits skilled positioning techniques when needed in unusual situations, such as trauma, pre and/or post-surgical, or immobile patients to ensure the most diagnostic images possible.
Recognizes appropriate Index Exposure factors, such as S & L #'s and understands how to obtain the best image while minimizing exposure.
Uses primary and secondary markers to properly mark images.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Ensuring images sent to PACS are appropriately identified and marked. Marking cases reviewed on PACS for Radiologists dictation.
Notifies appropriate person when corrections on PACS need to be made with images/files.
Utilizes email appropriately to receive communication and to communicate to others.
Instructing students in clinical education.
Orients and trains new staff.
Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the department:
Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned by Coordinator/Director. Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Reporting supply order to appropriate person.
Keep examination room and department clean and stocked with supplies.
Maintaining personal licenses and assuring that the minimum number of CEU's have been met.
Assist with all quality control of equipment as assigned by the Coordinator and/or Director.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Establish and maintain great working relationships with other departments within the area.
Job Qualifications Education and Experience:
The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through graduation from an approved school of radiology technology with subsequent registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and certification by the State Board of Health.
Knowledge & Skills:
Requires knowledge of radiation emitting units.
Demonstrates skills to position patients properly for all examinations.
Demonstrates analytical skills needed to make judgments regarding quality of radiographs.
Demonstrates well-developed communication skills to understand written and verbal instructions.
Working Conditions:
Works in a Radiological environment with hazards due to radiation.
Wears lead protective aprons and gloves during certain procedures; must wear film badge and maintain strictly controlled standards.
Physical Demands:
Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential job functions of the position.
