Reporting to the Chief Technologist - Radiology and under the direction of the interpreting physician, performs general radiology examinations on patients for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Performs general radiology exams on patients Prepares exam room and equipment to conduct general radiology examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
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Assumes respondibility for the safety of the patient during the radiology examination
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Reviews patient medical history, previous imaging, and supporting clinical information
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Ensures that the radiology examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity”
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Evaluates any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures
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Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand
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Use proper patient positions tools, devices, and equipment adjustment to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition
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Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the radiology examination ordered by the physician in accordance with professional and facility imaging guidelines and protocols
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Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform general radiology procedures
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Apply independent judgment during the examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images
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Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis question to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional
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Identify and document any limitations to the examination
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Review examination images and submit to PACS for the interpreting physician
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Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures
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Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards
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Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Radiologic Technologist
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Maintains appropriate supply par levels in examination room
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Equipment Use and Maintenance
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Maintain cleanliness of the equipment and room
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Contacts BioMedical Engineering immediately upon finding the imaging equipment is not operating at optimal levels
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Documentation and Reporting
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Documents any incidental findings that may impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician
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Operates the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
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Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility database records and logs
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Quality Assessment / Quality Improvement
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Works with the appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care
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Carries out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility
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Participates in departmental Process Improvement projects and staff meetings
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Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence
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Develops working relationships that are characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and respect
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Accepts suggestions for change or growth in a positive, self-development manner
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Projects positive image of self and hospital when dealing with physicians, other departments, patients, families and visitors
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Assesses own skills knowledge and identifies personal objective in order to improve overall performance as well as to enhance professional growth
The technologist must have the ability to talk with patients and communicate with other departments of the hospital, maintain good working relationships, and to understand and carry out instructions.
PRN staff are required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month, one shift in the week of a summer holiday, and one shift in the week of a winter holiday. If there are no open shifts available during a month, this requirement is waived.
The assessment, care and treatment provided by the technologist will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. The technologist is competent to care for patient age groups including the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
Employee must, on a continuous basis, have the ability to talk with patients and communicate with other departments of the hospital, and the ability to maintain good working relationships and to understand and carry out instructions. Employee must frequently position and transfer patients. Employee occasionally assists physician in administering opaque media. Employee occasionally rotates within the department or other departments and by shift as required. Employee must have a continuous knowledge of hospital and Radiology computer systems regarding their function and capabilities.
The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology required
