This position will work Emergency Relief on an As Needed Basis

***Additional Pay for Shift Differential***

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist performs radiology procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Radiology Technologist applies ionizing radiation to perform a wide variety of radiographic, fluoroscopic, and C-Arm examinations and procedures on neonatal, infant and child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions:

·Proficiency to perform a wide variety of radiologic procedures without close supervision.

·Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions.

·Ability to hand stressful work during periods of high service demand and low staffing.

·Ability to trouble-shoot and resolve minor equipment problems.

·Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.

·Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/ her age-specific needs.

·Provide the care needed as described in the units/ department’s policies and procedures.

·Receives oversight and direction from Radiologist for radiologic procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·Excellent customer service skills.

·Keyboard/ Computer skills

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

·Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Program

·ARRT Registry required - R.T. (R)

·Current Maryland State Certification required.

·BLS CPR Certification required

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

• _x_ Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
• _x_ Infant (31 thru 12 months)
• _x_ Child (13 months thru 12 years)
• _x_ Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• _x_ Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• _x_ Geriatric (66 years)

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Radiology Supervisor