Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
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Review the charts of patients undergoing an imaging procedure and reports pertinent history, labs, allergies, and other pertinent medical history/values to the attending radiologist.
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Assists with scheduling image guided procedures.
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Place IVs in any and all modalities, draw for laboratory tests, look up results on imaging procedure patients and report them to the attending radiologist.
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Place urinary catheters when needed for imaging procedures.
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Documents baseline vitals prior to imaging procedures.
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Monitor cardiac stress patients when necessary.
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Monitor and document condition of pre and post-procedure patients.
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Makes confirmation calls to patients pre-procedure and follow-up calls to patients post-procedure.
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Assists with transport and hand-off communication
Requirements:
Professional Requirements
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Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
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Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
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Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
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Is willing to receive constructive feedback to enhance self-improvement.
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Completes work within designated time.
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Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.
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Wears required identification while on duty.
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Does not avoid challenging tasks.
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Assists in the training of students, co-workers or other personnel.
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Relays important information to other staff/shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
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Understands how to utilize the grievance process to resolve concerns.
Language Skills
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Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Computer Skills
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Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with the needs of their department.
Safety/Environment
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Knows the limitations of their license/certifications and does not practice outside these limitations.
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Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department
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Responsible for the safe handling of equipment as well as maintaining safety for themselves.
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Knows the proper procedure for calling codes and the proper response for each code according to department protocol (i.e. fire, lock down, infant abduction, bomb threat, etc.)
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Knows the proper procedure for reporting incidents involving the patient, visitor or employee.
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Knows where to find MSDS information when needed.
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Is aware of hazards and hazardous materials and how to maintain a safe environment.
