Radiology Technologist 74881

Dept: Radiology

Location: Fairbury, NE

Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)

EHR- Cerner

CT

Portable unit

Radiographic Fluoroscopy unit

C-Arm unit

Power Injector

PACS/Telerad

Required skills and minimum years of experience.

New Grads or experienced

Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc)

ARRT Registered or registry eligible

Graduate of AMA approved radiologic technology program

BLS

If they are certified in Mammography or CT that would be a bonus! Willing to cross train to do CT's if not already trained.

Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?)

Department hours: M- F 7:00am - 5:00pm (sometimes employees come in at 7 and some at 8).

Evenings, Weekends and Holidays: Must be able to take CALL. Must be able to respond within 20-30 minutes. Rotate call between 5 Rad Techs.

Floating to other units/departments. (If so, to which units/departments?)

Will work in both the hospital Radiology Department and the Physician Clinic Radiology Department

Dress Code:

Scrubs

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if it does not pose an undue hardship. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and acts as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures.

• Ability to write reports and correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information to patients, family, employees, physicians, etc.…

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs a variety of radiographic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.

• Positions patient to image the required anatomy for optimal results.

• Enters proper technical parameters into the x-ray generating equipment to enhance visualization of the anatomy.

• Performs various procedures in imaging areas such as fluoroscopy, diagnostic, surgical, portable, CT.

2. Performs accurate and safe operation of imaging equipment by following established safety procedures under order to protect the patient and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure.

• Inputs the proper operation parameters to assure minimal retakes.

• Operates the radiographic and fluoroscopy units utilizing knowledge that will provide the optimal image at the lowest achievable radiation level to the staff and patient.

• Operates the portable unit and C-arm unit utilizing knowledge that will provide the optimal image at the lowest achievable radiation to the staff and patient.

• Operates the CT unit utilizing knowledge that will provide the optimal image at the lowest achievable radiation level to the staff and patient

• Notifies supervisor of any conditions that may pose a hazard.

3. Performs operation of variety of equipment to process images or enhance exams.

• Operates digital radiographic equipment to process radiographic images at optimum level for interpretation by radiologist.

• Operates PACS/telerad equipment to verify transmission of images to radiologist.

• Accesses PACS system to verify images are available for radiologist’s interpretation.

• Operates laser printer to print images from the R F unit or PACS.

• Operates the power injector for contrasted CT exams.

4. Assesses the patient’s condition accurately by determining patient’s ability to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or examination problems.

• Develops alternative methods to obtain required images and consults with radiologist in unusual circumstances to minimize problems.

5. Follows established radiation safety policies and procedures to protect patients and staff.

• Utilizes radiation exposure reduction techniques such as proper collimation and lead shielding to minimize radiation exposure.

• Wears personal radiation monitoring device daily.

6. Performs in a manner that insures Patient Safety

• Utilizes two patient identifiers.

• Follows hand hygiene policy.

• Administers contrast media following established protocols.

7. Provides competent, safe and effective Patient Care.

• Obtains patient medical history pertinent to the exam ordered and supplies the correct information to the radiologist.

• Acquires clinical indication/contra indication for exams ordered.

• Ensures patient reports are received in a timely manner for the physician.

8. Performs various administrative duties.

• Schedule’s exams coordinating schedule with available techs, mobile services and radiologists.

• Assumes phone responsibilities

• Ensures patient charges are accurate for billing.

9. Organizes work to achieve highest productivity and effective time management.

• Maintains the various supplies in the rooms operations to provide efficient and effective departmental operations.

• Finds constructive ways to utilize “down time”.

• Able to be flexible in own workflow to accommodate additional workload or unexpected interruptions.

• Able to prioritize greatest need in emergency/rapidly changing situations, and adjust accordingly while maintaining calm and composed.

10. Performance Improvement Personal Growth

• Observes for and reports potential or actual process concerns and actively seeks a resolution to the problem.

• Participates in department meetings and training opportunities to keep informed of changes affecting patient care and facility operations.

• Meets the minimum annual educational requirements.

• Shares knowledge and expertise by participating in training for co-workers and orientation of new staff.

• Provides positive role model for co-workers.

• Identifies and participates in JCH L committees, performance improvement and quality initiatives and other activities which support the health center and department operations.

11. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of JCH L operations and requirements of the JCH L Compliance Program, including but not limited to the Service Excellence Standards, the Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, all department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, and Federal and State of Nebraska regulations.

12. Participates in professional growth and development requirements and opportunities by attending department meetings, participation in required and voluntary educational programs and in-service meetings, including current literature, workshops, and other developmental opportunities.

13. Performs other duties as assigned