About the job
Description
Under general supervision, prepares patients for and performs Radiologic examinations.
Core Competencies
- Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times.
- Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
- Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups.
- Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
- Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc
- Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
- Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette
- Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts
- Maintains appropriate quantities of medical stock for the department.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice. This includes maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements.
- Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
- Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
- Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department.
- Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
- Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with a patient. Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when bringing patients to and from the department.
- Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
- Evaluates patients medical histories and clinical data.
- Completes the necessary paperwork and notes discrepancies according to departmental procedure.
- Determines need for translation services or communication aides and arranges for the appropriate resources to meet these needs.
Department Specific Competencies
- Operates all x-ray equipment and systems.
- Calibrates and maintains equipment for quality control.
- Selects exposure factors, positions and consistently produces radiographic images of diagnostic quality.
- Performs portable procedures in high stress environments includes Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suite and Emergency Room.
- Administers contrast as needed per exam.
- Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/ Fluoroscopic examinations and assists Radiologist during procedures.
- Follows universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to performing the exam, using pre-op/pre procedure verification check list, site marked with the physician’s initials (physician performing procedure) and using “Time Out”.
- Practices aseptic technique in opening sterile drape packs, catheters, equipment and supplies.
- Assists the Radiologist with the consenting of patient.
- Corrects supplies are charged and tech notes are written at the completion of each exam in RIS.
- Collects specimens, properly labeling and transporting to laboratory.
- Assumes on-call status and call back as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving call.
- Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently.
- Follows Lean principles and creates SOPs for the Department as needed.
- Orients and trains new employees and students. Assists in training and development of existing employees.
Education
Additional InformationGraduate from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
License / Certification Requirements
ARRT License for Radiologic TechnologistCertified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)Fluoroscopy License – New hires have 6 months from date of hire to obtainBCLS or ACLS Certification