What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?
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Position Summary
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Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical work in taking radiographs of patients for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
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Position Responsibilities
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Unit Specific Position Responsibilities- Cleans x ray equipment.
- Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation.
- Assists in maintaining and stocking departmental supplies.
- Assists as assigned in training other department personnel.
- Assists in instruction of radiology students.
- Under supervision of a physician, may administer IV contrast material.
- Responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness in assigned areas.
- May schedule patients for radiology procedures.
- Performs other assigned duties.
- Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Assists patient, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service.
- Effectively communicates with patients, staff and physicians.
- Performs all duties of Radiologic Technologist. (per scope of practice)
- Prepares patients (neonatal through geriatric) for special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures including, myelograms, arthrograms, venograms, and interventional radiographic exams.
- Prepares sterile tray for procedures.
- Assists radiologists with special diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures.
- Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions patients accordingly; sets x ray equipment and takes x rays for a variety of special and routine examinations.
- Prepares electronic images for interpretation by radiologist.
- Performs diagnostic x ray exposures on neonates through geriatric patients in the Radiology Department or other patient areas.
- Positions the patient according to standard guides or by alternative positions on compromised patients.
- Performs all standard procedures and may assist in some invasive procedures.
- Performs portable exams on patients unable to come to the Radiology Department.
- Responsible for patient's physical safety.
- Assists the radiologist with procedures.
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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
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Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
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Completion of a 24 month American Medical Association approved course in Radiologic Technology.
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Possession of certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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Possession of current Iowa Permit to Practice.
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Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
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Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
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Organizational Requirements:
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Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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None Specified
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Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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Ability to perform quality diagnostic radiologic procedures.
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Ability to position patients.
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Ability to communicate with patients, staff and physicians.
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Ability to navigate and/or use an Electronic Health Record (EMR) and PACS system
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Skill in providing diagnostic x ray services.
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Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry, and their applications
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Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for neonate through geriatric patients.
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Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.
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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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None Specified
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