Radiology Technologist-Certified - Weekend Days

Description FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly JOB SUMMARY Maintains and uses equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes. Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Radiology MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education: High School diploma required. Completion of 2 year Certified Radiology Technology Program with Associates Degree Experience: Radiology Clinical internship experience required.

Some work experience as a radiology technologist preferred. License/Certification: Certified Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Current BLS STANDARD CORE COMPETENCIES Mission, Vision Core Values/Standards of Conduct AIDET/Organizational Expectations Safety Quality Flexibility Communications Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols Biohazard Waste CC Hand Hygiene JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES Department Specific Specialty Area: Radiology Knowledge of Radiologic concepts, equipment, and imaging processes Imaging Concepts HIPAA Patient Rights Electronic Health Records ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance. Uses beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.

Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician. Processes exposed radiographs using computer generated methods. Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.Determines patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.

Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient. Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards. Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.

Transport patients to or from exam rooms. Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures. Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician. Coordinate work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person. Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.

Assure that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials. Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Maintain a current file of examination protocols.

Provide students or other technicians with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality. Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films. Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.

Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist. Provide assistance in radiopharmaceutical administration, monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment.

Adjusts settings or positions of medical equipment. Prepares medical supplies or equipment for use. Positions patients for treatment or examination.

Processes x-rays or other medical images. Prepares and set up x-ray room for patient. Makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.

Operates digital picture archiving communications systems. Transports patients to or from exam rooms. Provides assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.

Operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. Performs procedures, such as computed tomography, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician. Coordinates work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.

Collects and maintains records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used. Assures that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials. Completes quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Maintains a current file of examination protocols. Provides students or other technicians with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality. OTHER DUTIES Performs general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.

Assists with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provides input to supervisors regarding training performance. Prepares contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist. Provides assistance in radiopharmaceutical administration, monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes Uses or cross train to use CT equipment Performs other duties and special project work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens. PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS Activity Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34% to 66%) Continuously (67% to 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Twisting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X