CLINIC RADIOLOGY AND PHLEBOTOMIST

Description

Title: Clinic Radiology and Lab Technician Job Code: 322214

Department: Clinic Lab and Radiology Revision Date: May 2020

Reports To: Laboratory Director

General hours of work: Monday - Friday, business hours.

Location: Rockwell City, Lake View, Gowrie, IA

Status: Non-Exempt

Required Experience: None

Required Education: Completion of an accredited Radiology program. National Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. (ARRT)

Position Summary: Performs routine radiograph procedures on clinic patients. Collects blood specimens from patients vital for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult. Assists workflow and specimen tracking. Follows established standards and practices. Support physicians as requested.

Essential Function:

1. Maintains established departmental procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, environmental and infection control standards, and hospital policies including compliance policies.
2. Maintains patient documentation and that patient records are treated as confidential information.
3. Adheres to the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Guidelines.
4. Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy.
6. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
7. Inspects area for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
8. Position patients and adjust equipment for taking x-rays following established procedures.
9. Maintain examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
10. Instruct patients regarding procedures.
11. Follow prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment
12. Select length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis.
13. Examine film for properties such as definition, magnification and distortion.
14. Receives the physician request and collects blood specimens from patients, properly identifying the patients, and promptly drawing and correctly labeling the specimens.
15. Uses developed scripts for specified patient interactions.
16. Accurately performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks, ensuring proper specimens for testing as well as ensuring patient safety. Ensures delivery of the specimens to the processing area as soon as possible to maintain specimen quality.
17. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and ensures adequate stock of supplies.
18. Satisfactorily qualifies for the position through an Iowa Criminal History / Dependent Adult Abuse check within the limits of applicable laws.

Additional Job Requirements:

1. Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
2. Provides peer review when requested.
3. Provides learning experiences, direction, guidance and evaluation of assigned students.
4. Promotes good intra and inter hospital/clinic communications and relationships.
5. Maintain a pleasant relationship with the patients, visitors and staff.
6. Attends meetings as required.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Soft Skill Requirement:

1. Communication - verbal and non-verbal, empathy, clarity, respect
2. Teamwork conflict management, coordination, idea exchange, active listening
3. Adaptability - self-management, decision making, calmness open mindedness, self confidence
4. Problem solving - lateral thinking, logical reasoning, observation, negotiation
5. Work Ethic - accountability, discipline, commitment, dependability, professionalism
6. Interpersonal Skills - sensitivity, tolerance, positive reinforcement, mentoring
7. Attention to Detail - critical observation, scheduling, recall, analysis

Hard Skill Requirement:

1. Calibrate and maintain radiology equipment
2. Adjust radiation exposure time and intensity
3. Ability to learn new technology
4. Radiation safety
5. Examination methods
6. Checking vital signs
7. Developing radiographic images
8. Human anatomy
9. Computer and technical knowledge

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Working Conditions

Well ventilated, climate-controlled environment. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Exposed to unpleasant odors and sights. Potential for needle injury and exposure to body fluids. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.

Required PPE

• Gown
• Mask
• Sterile medical gloves
• Face Shield
• Lead protective aprons and gloves

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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