Radiologic Technologist

Overview

The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions. Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures. Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure.

• Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and, if needed, reviews scans with the Radiologists regarding important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities.
• Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies to ensure patient safety. Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent and to assist the physician in optimizing performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and obtain desirable outcomes. Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
• Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to ensure they are within normal limits (e.g., BUN, creatinine, pregnancy, glucose) when applicable.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure patient and staff safety. Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions. Maintains a clean and orderly work area. Manages stock supplies, maintains supplies at par levels, and supports supply maintenance and utilization. Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains linen supply in the room.
• Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements. Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on deficiencies. Maintains proper sterile technique, uses aseptic techniques, and washes hands before and after each patient contact. Adheres to body substance isolation policies and wears a film badge on duty.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient department operations: accurately records required information on requisitions, performs routine clerical duties, and inputs/verifies data in PACS/RADIANT.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Preferred:
  Appropriate clinical training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology technologist.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Required:
  
  Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) – American Heart Association;
  
  Required:
  
  Radiology Technician (ARRT) – Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners (LSRTBE).

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

• Medium physical requirements – Medium Work:
  Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

• Sitting:
  Occasional
• Standing:
  Frequent
• Walking:
  Frequent
• Climbing:
  Occasional
• Lifting and carrying various weight ranges throughout the day with varying frequencies as listed in the original description
• Twisting, bending, reaching (forward and overhead), squatting/kneeling, wrist motions, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use
• Taste or smell:
  Occasional
• Talk or hear:
  Continuous

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