Position Summary
As a member of the health-care provider team, he/she works directly with the patient and physician, performing a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of Mammography and bone density exams. The Technologist will also be responsible for any preparations or consents needed for Ultrasound or MRI patients. The Technologist must know the principles of x-ray and radiation safety, the operation of many types of equipment, the technique of obtaining specific radiographic exposures, image processing, and the professional handling and care of patients. The Technologist performs these procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. They use independent judgment and initiative in appropriately applying the prescribed ionization radiation for Radiologic diagnosis.
The job description is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job; education and experience outlines are ideal qualifications/assets but do not necessarily reflect the requirements of the position.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
____ Ensures that practice is confined to the Scope of Practice as defined by ARRT.
____ Prepares the room properly for the patient.
____ Briefs the patient on the nature of the procedure and explains what they will be doing and what they will be asking the patient to do.
____ Positions patients for all exams using immobilization and protective equipment as
deemed necessary by ARRT.
____ Observe patient’s during the examination.
____ Selects and operates the equipment according to the examination protocols and the
characteristics of the equipment.
____ Provides radiation protection in accordance with ALARA.
____ Practices sterile technique to prevent cross contamination.
____ Ensures that all exams requiring consent forms are completed prior to the examination.
____ Ensures that the proper patient’s name and other required information is on the data page.
____ Evaluate examinations for technical quality, marker placement, and correct hanging protocol before sending to PACS; repeating if necessary.
____ Transmit to PACS/tempPACS/vRad.
____ Transports patients to and from the department.
____ Assists other technologists/staff with patient lifting and transport.
____ Ensures that all established protocols are followed.
____ Schedule patients for procedures in Cerner; ensuring that Medical Necessity is attained.
____ Registering/Ordering patients in Cerner, Meditech and ensuring to give the radiologist as much history as possible.
____ Prior to day of exam, ensure order is available and call patient to confirm appointment.
____ Assures Radiology reports are faxed/filed in a timely manner.
____ Reviews report for any critical findings, alerting nursing staff/resident/physician if needed.
____ Maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
____ Conducting the required inventory check of the examination rooms and stocking rooms when needed. When getting supplies from Materials management, ensure Requisition is done promptly.
____ QA testing of machine and bone density
____ Completing of correct exams in Cerner Millennium and notifying management when changes need to be made.
____ Provide orientation and training to new technologists.
____ Assist with the education /training of new physicians (interns, residents, attending,
ER).
____ Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for all examinations.
____ Act in a team leader capacity on a routine basis.
____ Insures that all infection control precautions are adhered to.
____ Makes sure that all equipment is clean and in good working condition.
____ Maintains patient confidentiality.
____ Demonstrates a positive attitude.
____ Ensures technologist is available to patients/clinic/nursing when needed throughout all shifts. Including but not limited to returning patient/nursing/physician phone calls if a voice mail is received.
____ Dresses and conducts themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
____ Keeps absenteeism and tardiness at a minimum and is available for extra time and duties when needed.
____ Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
____ Performs additional duties as requested by the Supervisor.
____ Performs all procedures and conducts oneself in accordance with the NCMC Policies and Procedures Manual.
____ Compliant with all regulations as listed in the NCMC Employee Handbook.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer service—the individual manages difficult client/customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.
- Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
- Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
- Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
- Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Being flexible to work on weekends and at nights.
- Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
CORE VALUES
- Integrity – Accepts accountability for problems and errors without excuses or blaming others Truthful in all dealings and communications, internally and externally. Fair with employees, customers, suppliers and investors.
- Respectfulness – Treats everyone with respect and courtesy; value the unique qualities and needs of individuals and committed to understanding and appreciating the diversity of cultures, opinions, and experiences of others.
- Teamwork – Works effectively with co-workers as a team; mentor and provide technical knowledge to co-workers; and demonstrate good attendance.
- Accountability – Makes all patients and customers a priority and attend to their needs immediately
- Professionalism – Knows how to perform your job, demonstrates a willingness to learn, demonstrates effective interpersonal interactions
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or certification:
ARRT certification in Radiology
IV certification if applicable
Contrast credentialed, if applicable.
Knowledge: BLS certified
Skills and abilities: Demonstrates proficiency in all protocols at facility.
Language Skills
Reads and comprehends complex instructions, lengthy correspondence, and memos; Writes simple to complex correspondence; Presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees effectively.
Mathematical Skills
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Computes rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability
Applies common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions; Deals with problems involving some variables in standardized situations.
