X-Ray Tech (145)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is for a Radiologic Technologist whose responsibility is to provide direct patient care related to radiology services, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures and professional standards. Provides safe and efficient imaging to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.  Responsible for the supervision of professional or skilled personnel.  The position reports to the Director of Imaging Services.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of a two year radiology technology program required.

Formal Training:  preferred to be able to operate the following imaging services machines proficiently within three months of employment: Portable X-ray Machines, C-Arm, and PACS system. 

Licensure, Certifications & Registration:  Must possess American Registered Radiologic Technologist status. Current BLS Certification required.

Work Experience: Radiology clinical competency.

*Shift: 3:00 PM -11:00 PM

Responsibility Focused

1. Demonstrates a working knowledge of and/or location of organizational policies and procedures as well as adheres to them.
2. Exhibits a working knowledge of information management, confidentiality, patient/residents safety, corporate compliance and infection control.
3. Possesses knowledge of reporting errors or near misses without fear or blame/punishment for reporting accidents/incidents.  Addresses and reports problems as they arise. 
4. Completes required competencies, licensure, certification and registration recertification in a timely manner, as well as participates in continuing education.  
5. Arrives to work on time, on scheduled days, during scheduled hours.  Maintains flexibility with work schedule in meeting the needs of the department.
6. Provides age specific care demonstrating knowledge of growth and development, system assessment and developing an interdisciplinary plan of care addressing culture, religion and ethnic preferences.
7. Attends mandatory departmental meetings and in-services.
8. Utilizes equipment and materials in a cost effective manner.
9. Participates in performance improvement activities.
10. Serves as a preceptor in orienting and/or training new personnel.
11. Follows chain of command whenever issues or problems arise which are beyond scope of practice.
12. Performs essential job functions in an acceptable quantity and quality.

Customer Service Focused

1. Displays organizational core values: We are accountable for our actions.  We are trustworthy and act with respect for ourselves and others in an ethical manner with integrity.  We take pride in our work and are motivated to do the best.  We are dedicated to our professions, our facility and our community.  We are customer focused and strive to be innovative in our delivery of care.           
2. Pays close attention to and is considerate of concerns/matters that patients/residents, families, visitors and co-workers face through words and actions.
3. Displays willingness to help at all times and in all areas to meet the needs of the organization.
4. Displays a team player attitude and takes every opportunity to work well with others.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Performs all imaging exams, appropriately marks films, adjusts film density and contrast, and enters accurate charge upon completion of exams.
2. Prepares examination room prior to each exam by checking equipment and supplies.
3. Ensures medical necessity of procedures.
4. Prepares patient for exam, monitors patient during exam, and positions patients for exam.
5. Assists in locating and retrieving prior exam studies, puts in comparison order on films done prior to PACS, scans in old films in digitizer and transmits to PACS.
6. Assists in releasing imaging studies upon receipt of authorization for patient or designee and competent in burning CD with proper format for review of images.
7. Obtains signed consent form prior to all contrast exams.
8. Documents contrast reactions on proper form and denote lot numbers.
9. Provides patient with follow up instructions when necessary.
10. Transmits exams via internet.
11. Performs fix up studies on PACS system to verify patient information.
12. Completes proper forms before transporting patient.
13. Obtains patient history for Radiologist.