PSMC Specialized Tech-Rad & CT

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Radiography Program (Required)
• 2 year / Associate Degree in Radiography Program (Preferred)

• 1 - 2 years Radiology or X-Rays Experience (Required)

• Required Certifications/Licensures: ARRT Registry eligible obtained within one year of hire

• RADIOLOGY TECH
  
  JOB DUTIES:
  
  
  • Provide diagnostic tests for patients.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures to ensure the delivery of quality care.
  • Maintains files on each patient.
  • Accounts for films and reports received.
• TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:
  • Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
  • Understands equipment operation.
  • Maintains equipment in working order.
  • Troubleshoots equipment problems.
  • Uses technology to increase productivity.
  • Adapts to new technology
• CARE PROCESSES:
  • Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
  • Bases care decisions on plan of care.
  • Monitors and documents patient response.
  • Establishes rapport with clients.
  • Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
  • Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
  • Provides effective interventions.
  • Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
  • Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
  • Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:
  • Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
  • Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
  • Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
  • Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
• DOCUMENTATION:
  • Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
  • Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
  • Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
  • Uses correct terminology.
  • Conforms to required style and format.

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.