What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at The Orthopaedic Institute?
Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
Taking quality images while achieving the lowest radiation dose possible. Send all images including the dose summary to PACS. Reviewing the Radiation Control Plan annually and following radiation safety guidelines. Maintaining Equipment and obtain continuing education credits and keep state license current.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Greets patients in a polite, prompt and helpful manner. Provides necessary explanation of x-rays to be performed
- Takes all images ordered per the ordering / treating physician’s protocol.
- Maintains Sterile Technique as needed
- Setting up procedure trays using sterile technique
- Contacts ordering physician with any questions as needed
- Critiques all images prior to submitting to PACs and then send all images to PACs
- Uses Radiation Safety at all times
- Perform Time-Outs
- BLS/Fire Protocols
- Annual Competency
- Confirm patient identification
- Team Player and Good Communicator
- Reviews the Radiation Control Plan annually
- Cleans and maintains all equipment to OEM specifications
- Obtains continuing education credits as required by licensure
- Follow OSHA Guidelines
- HIPAA and Corporate Compliance
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
Board Certified RT or BMO
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum 6 months of experience preferred. Students that have graduated from an accredited Radiology program and passed or are sitting for their boards will be considered.
SKILLS:
- Communicate clearly and professional with all patients, physicians, and staff.
- Follow instructions and protocols
- Multi-task while being efficient
- Provide quality radiographs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands 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 function.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in a direct patient care role in a medical office setting.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms.
- Occasionally lift/move/push/pull 50 pounds.
- Employee should use his/her best judgment in assisting patients and should seek assistance if moving or lifting a patient would exceed the 50 pound limit required for this position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
- Travel may be required to existing or new TOI locations.