Radiologic Technologist – Radiographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician.
• Performs related functions according to department protocols.
• Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history, as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic procedure.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
• May select and administer intravenous contrast media.
• Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed.
• Follows department infection control practices and techniques.
• Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
• Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights.
• Completes all necessary work sheets, logs, patient records, and documentation.
• When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new hires and
  students while maintaining one’s own responsibilities and duties.
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS and confirming image/series counts.
• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System
• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study.
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

Certifications/ License Required:

• Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Client’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication Ownership.
• Understanding Motivation.
• Sensitivity Excellence.
• Teamwork Respect.

Must practice the customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services. Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed.
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Be open to new learning experiences.
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.
• Demonstrates customer service values.

Physical Demands/ Work Conditions:

• Work in the hospital with a fixed unit and/or in the IPD/OR/ER, etc. with a mobile unit.
• May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized.
• May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.
• May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.
• Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00