Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Perform multiple duties that include noninvasive radiographic exams of various anatomical parts, collection of blood, urine, and stool specimens, perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram, and perform patient registration duties when applicable. 

Essential Job Functions

• Performs accurate, skillful capillary and venipunctures to obtain adequate specimens needed for analysis.
  • Properly identify patients using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to the customer.
  • Review physician order(s) to ensure that proper tests are ordered and obtained.
  • Enter orders into Laboratory Information System correctly to ensure proper billing and reimbursements.
  • Prepare collection site using established techniques according to hospital standards, including hand hygiene and standard precautions.
  • Collects specimens needed for cultures, add cytology fixative to specimens, instructs customers in the proper collection of requested specimens.
  • Ensure that all specimens are properly labeled.
  • Demonstrates minimal redraws and performs in compliance with the redraw policy.
  • Assists in urine drug screen collections following established procedures.
  • Centrifuge specimens as needed and maintain proper storage of specimens until transported to Laboratory Services.
• Remain knowledgeable and current on specimens sent to reference Lab for processing.
  • Recognize where Laboratory services should be provided according to the customers insurance.
  • Confirm information regarding the registration of these contracted Laboratory services is done correctly according to the testing ordered by the physician.
  • Follow established guidelines as to which testing can be conducted at Independence Health Laboratory Services and which must be resulted with Quest.
  • Gain access to the Quest website as needed for the requested blood testing requirements.
  • Ensure the specimens for contracted Laboratory services are labeled correctly and prepared properly for transport to the independent Laboratory.
  • Educate customers about where their requested blood collections will be resulted and address any of their concerns.
• Obtains optimum images during radiographic exams and procedures.
  • Properly identify customers using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.
  • Review ordering physician's x-ray exam request and place the order(s) into the Radiology Information System to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.
  • Escort the customer into the exam area, provide accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the customer can understand.
  • Choose proper technique and positioning for requested x-ray exam(s) according to the established Imaging Services Protocols and use protective shielding devices according to established procedures.
  • Utilize and remain familiar with the CR/DR equipment to maximize image quality.
  • Send images to the PAC's system for interpretation by Radiologist.
• Perform a 12 lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) for diagnosis by a physician.
  • Properly identify customers using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.
  • Verify physician order and provide explanation at a level the customer can understand.
  • Enter correct order into the ECG Management System to ensure proper billing and reimbursements.
  • Demonstrate proper lead placement in appropriate anatomical areas for 12 lead ECG.
  • Demonstrates that all ECG tracings are accurate, properly identified and prepared for physician interpretation.
  • Acknowledges the completion of the EGG in the EGG Management System.
  • Transmits electronically stored information or manually send the ECG to the Cardiology Department for interpretation and permanent storage.
• Document information about customer care, exams, and customer history in appropriate record areas.
  • Verify and enter correct orders into the various systems utilized by Laboratory and Imaging Services and the Cardiology Department.
  • Document appropriate history into the Imaging Services PAC's system including any previous exams for comparison.
  • Document chance of pregnancy for women of childbearing age and if shielding was provided to the customer in the appropriate section of the Imaging Services HIS/RIS system.
  • Scan the appropriate documents into the Imaging Services PAC's system to maintain proper documentation.
  • Complete an event reporting form for all events that arise not consistent with normal patient care.
• Dispense Oral Contrast to customers in preparation for CT exams of the abdomen, pelvis, or abdomen/pelvis.
  • Properly identify the customer using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.
  • View physician order for requested CT exam to ensure proper prep is given to the customer.
  • Complete the Oral/Rectal/Enteral Contrast Screening Questionnaire.
  • Inform the customer to bring the completed screening questionnaire and their physician order on the scheduled day of their CT appointment.
  • Contact the CT Department with any questions or contraindications when completing the screening questionnaire to ensure the proper prep for the CT exam requested.
• Operates all equipment according to safety guidelines and reports any malfunction of equipment to appropriate departments.
  • Inform supervisor or lead of any equipment that is not working properly.
  • Perform daily QC on radiographic equipment and initiate service calls to appropriate vendor to ensure x-ray equipment is repaired in a timely fashion.
  • Initiate Maintenance, Bio Med, and Information Technology work orders when necessary to ensure hospital-related equipment is repaired promptly.
• Maintains adequate supply of inventory, replenishes stock, and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Utilize disinfecting towelettes on all hard, non-porous surfaces to prevent the spread of various infectious diseases.
  • Order stock and non-stock items according to the storeroom's designated delivery date to your site.
  • Order linen according to the hospital's designated delivery date to your site.
  • Assure adequate office supplies and patient care supplies are maintained but not overstocked.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
  • Coordinates rescheduling of customers during equipment downtime.
• Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS, LIS, RIS and Pac’s downtime.
• Attends department meetings or reviews meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by the ARRT.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Phlebotomy experience

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current registry with the ARRT
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 with renewal

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Work Environment

• See below.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• See below.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.