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 in order to obtain optimal imaging and patient care for diagnosis and measure of disease.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Maintains constant attention to patient assigned to the technologist.
- Identifies Processes Transfers and Archives all patient exams. Maintains all records in accordance with Hospital and Regulatory policy.
- Responsible for proper identification on all exam records and images including patient demographics.
- 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.
- Responsible for maintaining the continuing education required for this position.
- Complete all hospital and Radiology Department mandatory education are required annually.
- Obtains 12 CE credits/year for ARRT Compliance, and 6 CE Credits of which are offered through Client Radiology Initiatives.
- Completes training and in-services presentations required for the Diagnostic Department.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED.
- Technical Diploma from a Radiology Program.
Certification Requirements:
- 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) within 12 months of the start date.
Experience Requirements:
- At least three years’ experience required
- Pediatric experience is preferred