Radiographer I (Corpus Christi)

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and / or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Provides the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretion.
• Anticipates and responds to the needs of the patient while undergoing radiographic examination.
• Works with others to elevate the quality of care delivered.
• Produces quality diagnostics imaging studies.
• Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
• Reconfirms patient identification and verifies the procedure requested or prescribed.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure.
• Using professional judgement adepts imaging procedures as appropriate to improve diagnostic information and improve outcomes.
• Consults appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessary.
• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures.
• Selects appropriate shielding devices.
• Determines appropriate type and amount of contrast agent to be administered, based on patient age, weight, and medical / physical status.
• Reviews patient chart and the physician request to determine optimal imaging technique for suspected pathology.
• Provides information about the procedure to the patient / family and other health care providers.
• Verifies that the patient / family have consented to the procedure and fully understand any risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at the appropriate time and at a level the patient / family can understand
• Maintains controlled access to restricted areas during radiation exposure to ensure safety of patients, families and hospital personnel
• Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate
• Refers questions about diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis to the patient's physician
• Provides appropriate information to other individuals involved in the patient's care
• Consults with other departments, such as respiratory therapy and anesthesia for patient services
• Instructs patients regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures, including providing information about oral or bowel preparation and allergy preparation, as appropriate
• Ensures all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic examination
• Implements action plans that fall within established protocols and guidelines
• Elicits patient / family cooperation to carry out the action plan
• Uses and integrated team approach as needed
• Uses accessory equipment when appropriate
• Assesses and monitors the patient's physical and mental state while undergoing procedure
• Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines
• Monitors the patient for reactions to contrast agent
• Uses appropriate radiation safety devices
• Applies appropriate patient immobilization devices when necessary
• Evaluates goals of the action plan (procedure) to determine that all goals have been achieved
• Evaluates the patient and the procedure in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to identify variances that may affect patient outcome
• Measures the procedure against established protocols and guidelines
• Identifies any exceptions to the expected outcome
• Documents any exceptions clearly and completely
• Reviews images to determine if additional images will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure
• Implements a revised action plan as indicated
• Bases the revised action plan on the patient's condition and the most appropriate means of achieving the intended outcome
• Takes action based on patient and procedural variances
• Measures and evaluates the results of the revised action plan
• Notifies appropriate health provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings and / or patient condition
• Documents information about patient care, the procedure and final outcome
• Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, this may be a computerized record, requisition, patient log, etc. Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise and complete
• Documents any exceptions from the established criteria or procedures
• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines
• Assists in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environment
• Assists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental process improvement activities
• Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines
• Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines
• Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• Reviews protocol and procedure manuals on at least an annual basis
• Analyzes information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment, discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor
• Elicits confidence and cooperation from the patient / family, the public and health care providers by providing timely communication and effective instruction
• Presents explanations and instructions at the learner's level of understanding and learning style
• Instructs students and health care providers regarding radiographic procedures and radiation safety
• Assists in performing quality assurance activities based on established quality protocols
• Monitors image production to determine variance from established quality standards
• Evaluates his / her quality assurance results and establishes an appropriate action plan for improvement as required
• Compares quality assurance results to established acceptable values
• Implements as self-improvement QA action plan as required
• Obtains assistance from appropriate personnel to implement his / her quality assurance action plan.

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