Radiologic Technologist (Registered)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Diagnostic Imaging Management and working independently performs specialized technical duties that require the ability to set up radiography equipment, position patients, and acquire diagnostic radiographs of internal body structures for the detection, diagnosis, and evaluation of pathology in a variety of settings including surgery and portable x-ray.  Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience.  Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

Clinic Rad Tech :   General medical receptionist duties including accurate patient registration, insurance verification, and diagnostic exam ordering.  Maintains a work environment in good working condition with equipment and supplies stocked.  Collaborates with patient and patient’s family to receive and collect laboratory specimens for analysis including phlebotomy.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Produces high quality radiographic images unassisted through appropriate positioning and technical factors, quality assurance, and documentation.

• Bedside imaging using portable x-ray equipment
• Surgical imaging using fixed and portable surgical c-arm units
• Digital Subtraction Angiography and Interventional Radiography using a fixed and / or portable c-arm unit
• Fluoroscopic procedures including deglutition studies and related fluoro procedures using oral, rectal, and intravenous contrast
• Pain Clinic imaging procedures using a portable c-arm
• Joint Arthrogram
• Spinal Myelogram
• Trauma Imaging
• Provides optimal patient care.  Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
• Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders.
• Corroborating a patient’s clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Verifying informed consent for applicable procedures.
• Assuming responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Preparing patients for procedures.
• Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.  Optimizes technical exposure factors in accordance with the principles of ALARA.
• Performing venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.  Starting, maintaining, and / or removing intravenous access as prescribed.
• Identifying, preparing, and / or administering medications as prescribed including intravenous and / or oral contrast.
• Evaluating images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification
• Providing education to patients, Imaging Students, and other health care providers.
• Performing ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Performing diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Assisting the Radiologist or other licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.

CLINIC RAD TECH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES / MOTOR SKILLS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added on an as needed basis.  Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Ability to interact with co-workers, hospital staff, administration, patients, physicians, the public and all internal and external customers in a professional and effective, courteous and tactful manner, at all times, physically, verbally and in all written and electronic communication.

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