Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Overview

Major Responsibilities:
Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies.

• Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures immobilization and support devices as needed to perform procedures.
• Identifies each patient correctly prior to an exam procedure being performed, using two forms of identification, as indicated by the established Adovocate Healthcare Time out protocol.
• Communicates effectively using AIDET with patients before, during and after exams to assure their comfort and cooperation.
• Provides explanation of delay for testing to patients who are waiting past their scheduled test times. Demonstrates good oral communications skills with patients, fellow associates, physicians and administration.
• Adheres to Standards of Behavior at all times.
• Responsible for database entry of appropriate exam charges, starting, completing and verifying each exam for appropriate interpretation by physician upon completion.
• Responsible for maintaining patient privacy while obtaining patient history and any pertinent continuing discussion.
• Adherence to proper handwashing technique at all times.
• Perform associated data center/clerical duties as needed.
• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the day-to-day operation and organization of the Department of Radiology to include department policy and practices, scheduling, reception, and data center area.
• Prepare transport requests as needed.
• Schedule inpatients/outpatients as required and dictated by the ongoing patient schedules.
• Assist patient to and from procedure area by prescribed means, transport patient as required.
• Must know the duties, and may be required to perform the duties, of the reception desk and data center.
• Must be able to complete and package a CD of images as requested.

• Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
• Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times.
• Verifies inpatient and outpatient orders as established by the Time Out protocol.
• Uses appropriate lead markers as required.
• Obtain consent indicating that patient is not pregnant.

• Obtain radiologist consent/input if patient is pregnant.
• Understand the operation, technique factors, and idiosyncrasies of function of commonly used radiographic systems in the department. Maintains appropriate competencies as defined by the ACR, Established Regulatory Standards, IEMA and ASRT to and not to exclude any other formal regulatory recommended requirements and/or newly revised standards.
• Operates all radiographic equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed to optimize image quality with lowest possible dose.
• Checks all equipment on a daily basis, inspects for physical hazards in assigned diagnostic rooms, portable units, c-arms and provides report to the Charge Technologist and Clinical Engineering of any malfunctions or hazards.
• Must be able to do job related problem solving such as malfunction of equipment, alternate patient positioning and views, realizing equipment or patient limitations.
• Knowledge all areas of general diagnostic radiology.
• ARRT Registry within one year employment.
• IEMA License.

• Able to respond to request to work on short notice.
• Flexible in starting times to meet demand.
• May require rotating shifts and alternate days.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Able to periodically take call.
• Must be able to transport, move, and lift patients as required.
• Musculoskeletal hazards from heavy lifting and repetitive motions.
• May be exposed to ionizing radiation and infectious diseases.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact, lifting requirements are as specified: ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient cannot assist with the lift, patient handling equipment must be used with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• Comply with mandatory DeMedici Computer Program updates.
• Maintain CPR Certification.
• Maintain professional decorum and adhere to dress code as required by department.
• Attend annual in services on fire safety, infection control, and radiation protection; attend additional seminars; join professional organizations as appropriate.
• Maintain understanding of confidentiality issues as they apply to staff, patients, and information shared by supervisors.
• Work under frequent stress and in sensitive clinical settings; follow policies and procedures and physician/department standards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be…