Radiographer II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Diagnostic Team Leader, performs a variety of diagnostic Procedures with technical expertise and competency.
• Understand the daily operations of all radiographic equipment and departmental flow to obtain optimal imaging and patient care for diagnosis and measure of disease.
• Performs and assists in various general diagnostic procedures that produce optimal imaging with diagnostic quality according to the department’s policy and procedures daily.
• Follows standards for routine diagnostic exams, positioning, patient care and documentation as prescribed in the procedure manual set forth by the imaging department.
• Provide optimal diagnostic imaging and radiation safety for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation.
• Selects the appropriate technical factors, safety devices, and operates all imaging equipment as directed.
• Orient and train all Radiology students, new employees. -Identifies Processes Transfers and Archives all patient exams.
• Responsible for proper identification on all exam records and images including patient demographics.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position.
• Maintains constant attention to patient assigned to the technologist.
• Maintains all records in accordance with Hospital and Regulatory policy.
• Maintains all HIPAA regulations and policies regarding patient info.
• Maintains appropriate records of patient examinations.
• Maintains the integrity and security of the Radiology Information System and all other hospital computer systems.
• Adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and regulations regarding patient and operator protection, collimation, and shielding.
• Ensures dosimeter badge is worn while he/she is working in the imaging department.
• Document and record the (DAP) Dose Area Product.
• Provide radiation protection in accordance with all safety standards and the principle of ALARA to ensure the well-being of patients, hospital personnel, and the public and while performing any duties.
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• Refers to the Diagnostic Team Leader for any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities.
• Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development.
• Participates in the formal in-service program governed by the Radiology Department.
• Subject to covering call for holidays.
• Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education are required annually.
• Completes training and in-services presentations required for the Diagnostic Department.
• Obtains 12 CE credits/year for ARRT Compliance, and 6 CE Credits of which are offered through Client Radiology Initiatives.
• Promotes Family Centered Care Philosophy.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical diploma from a radiology program.
• Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education as required annually.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Radiology Technologist (RT) from the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Obtains 12 CE credits/year for ARRT Compliance, and 6 CE Credits of which are offered through Client Radiology Initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least three (3)years of experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of all forms of diagnostic imaging.
• Intermediate knowledge of specific/cross trained area.
• Intermediate knowledge of Radiology Information System.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good phone etiquette and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Pediatric experience.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).

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