Radiology Technologist

Position Summary:  Coordinates and performs various imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols—functions as the first-line interface with customers in successfully accomplishing their imaging needs. 

Position Responsibilities:

·         Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.

·         Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and the use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients.

·         Responsible for the safe handling of equipment and films.

·         Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.

·         Select appropriate equipment to use for the procedure.

·         Determines the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.

·         Perform radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as intravenous pyelograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, and surgical exams.

·         Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and takes radiographs for a variety of examinations.

·         Processes x-ray film.

·         Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.

·         Assists in maintaining basic records, reports, and files.

·         Takes x-ray calls on a scheduled basis after the closing of the regular department hours.

·         Understand exam scheduling and prep protocols for all department modalities, including diagnostic X-rays, CT, US, and mammography.

·         Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects, or committees as assigned or requested.

·         Assists in the training of new staff

·         Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported incidents, complaints, problems, and concerns

·         Assists with quality assurance programs when indicated

·         Performs other duties as assigned

Organization’s expectations of Employees:

·         Represents North Valley Hospital and facilities positively and professionally by exemplifying the vision, mission, values, and goals of North Valley Hospital.

·         Uses timekeeping software and system correctly.

·         Maintains attendance by working the hours of the position.  Follows policies and procedures regarding attendance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and leaves of absence.

·         Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean; wears name badge while on duty

·         Uses good customer service skills by relating to staff, customers, and the public courteously and diplomatically under all circumstances.

·         Compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

·         Represents North Valley Hospital and facilities positively and professionally by communicating the mission, ethics, and goals of North Valley Hospital.

·         Maintains organizational confidentiality by all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

·         Works collaboratively with peers and team members, using tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.

·         Takes leadership responsibility, including planning and completing duties with minimal direction from the supervisor when appropriate.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Physical demands:  While performing duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; must have speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing corrected to normal range.  Employee must frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds occasionally.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

·         Mental requirements:  Must be able to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure; must be able to read, write, and speak clearly.  Look for unfamiliar words in a dictionary for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation.

·         Work environment:  Works inside in close working quarters with co-workers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Exposures: Muscular strain, body fluids, residents' behavior, infectious material, chemicals/cleaning solutions, potential allergens such as plants/flowers, and noxious odors.