General Position Summary:

Responsible for performing high quality diagnostic radiography in the Outpatient Surgery Center. 

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

·Performs various high quality radiographic procedures, including: radiographs, C-ARM images, fluoroscopy, and trauma procedures.

·Acts as a patient advocate.

·Receives and confirms orders for exams.

·Mentors and teaches students.

·Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the SHINE Behavior Standards.

·Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.

Secondary Functions:

·Assists in other modalities as needed.

·Transports patients.

·Answers and directs phone calls.

·Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars.

·Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually.

·All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

·Takes “on-call” status when required.

Job Scope:

This job involves:

·Recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm.

·A high level of complexity.

·Typical operation from established and well-known procedures.

·Performance of duties under independently-minimal supervision.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

·Are normally made with others both inside and outside the association .

·Are made with own department, staff, and supervisor as well as other departments and locations.

·Frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times.

·Include face-to-face and telephone contact, with little-to-no e-mail.

·Include contact with staff, patients, and physicians.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires operational knowledge of all office equipment in the Diagnostic Imaging department, including: fax, printer, phone systems, computer, and commonly used hospital computer programs (including Hospital Information Systems, MS Office, e-mail, and internet).

Must be service oriented and have excellent customer service skills, computer skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, professional interpersonal skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and telephone etiquette.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Education and/or Experience:

·High school diploma or equivalent (required).

·BLS/CPR certification (required within 30 days of hire date).

·AZ CRT MRTBE licensure (required).

·ARRT licensure (required).

·Basic computer skills (required).

·1-2 years related experience (preferred).

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, extensive computer work, and encounters with upset or disturbed individuals.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is considered a safety sensitive position. 

OSHA Exposure Category:

 Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.