What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGY TECH PT (13065) position at CULLMAN REGIONAL?
Job Summary:
- Document shielding on all patients 13 years old and younger.
- Perform all ordered radiographic examinations and properly position and instruct patients for the exams.
- Assist radiologist as needed with fluoroscopy and sterile procedures.
- Perform mobile and surgical radiology procedures safely and accurately.
- Protect self and others from undue radiation exposure.
- Verify correct images are in place for interpretations.
- Transport patients to radiology and properly communicate with nursing staff for patient hand-off communication.
- Properly track patients through computer system to ensure proper completion on exams.
- Properly acquire acceptable and diagnostic exposures for interpretation.
- Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Keep items necessary for performance of job well-stocked and notify manager when supplies need to be ordered.
- Keep director informed of any unusual concern, situation, or condition relative to staff, patients, or physicians.
- Make suggestions for ways to improve operating methods and procedures.
- Report occurrences of medical/healthcare errors and actions taken to improve patient safety both in response to actual occurrences and to proactive findings as outlined in the patient safety plan.
- Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
- Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
Education:
ARRT registered graduate of approved school.
Experience:
Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patients, patients’ families, visitors, salesmen, and public knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of radiology equipment normally acquired through completion of a two-year post high school training in an approved school of radiologic technology.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Communication skills, some computer skills, organization, and being task-orientated are required. Familiarity with the operation of all x-ray equipment and computers is necessary. Interpersonal skills are necessary to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and to gather and exchange patient information with nursing personnel and physicians. Analytical skills are necessary to determine the method of providing radiographs based on the specifics of individual case. Having the ability to utilize knowledge of techniques and to provide technical advice for other hospital employees is required.