Overview

Hours: FT Evenings, Nights - Fri/Sat/Sun 7p-730a

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Equipment * Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. * Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule. * Ability to operate all aspects of the system. * Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
• Patient Care * Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable. * Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. * Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable. * Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment. * Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy. * Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. * Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * Uses critical thinking skills. * Asks clarifying questions. * Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. * Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable. * Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. * Preps the patient for the procedure. * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable. * Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
• Education and Communication * Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members. * Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. * Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. * Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. * Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. * Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. * Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
• Quality Control * Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning. * Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. * Sends all studies to PACS; prints CD?s as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate. * Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. * Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
• Operations * Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition. * Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. * Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. * Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. * Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to * ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. * Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards. * Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system. * Takes call when necessary. * Any other duties as assigned.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Required

Required Minimum ExperienceRequired Minimum SkillsRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ARRT Radiography Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications