What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiology - UH Interventional Radiology - University Hospital position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates workflow organizes staffing, under the supervision of the Radiologic Technologist Supervisor
- Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary, ie, exceptions and annotation annotations
- Maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working knowledge of all imaging equipment and proper positioning for routine and procedural exams
- Adjusts immobilization devices and equipment, with physician guidance when needed, to obtain diagnostic images
- Appropriately labels patient position to reflect correct orientation of images, with use of marker in Radiology or comet labeling in advanced modality
- Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation (Radiation producing modalities)
- Provides radiation protection to patient, family, staff and self, according to prescribed safety standards (Radiation producing modalities)
- Adheres to all safety requirements in non-radiation producing modalities (MRI, Ultrasound)
- Reviews requests and written orders, checking for special instructions from physicians and consults with physician as needed
- Pleasantly greets patient, confirming their identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself
- Communicates and appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team
- Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present
- Performs all routine radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable procedures as assigned
- Performs advanced modality examinations as assigned
- May be assigned to Diagnostic Radiology or advanced modality area, as determined by supervisor
- Performs visual preventive safety inspections of all equipment used and communicates problems to supervisor
- Maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department
- Recognizes emergency situations and initiates codes procedures as needed
- Completes all aspects of a patient's exam, including ensuring images are available for physician review on PACS in a timely manner, charging procedures and supplies, documenting contrast usage, and documenting history or additional PACS notes
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Successful completion of an approved course in Radiologic Technology and 4 years experience conducting routine diagnostic procedures, two of which were in IR Required
- Completion of an approved program in advanced modality Required OR
- 1 year experience in advanced modality Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology may substitute for up to one year of experience in conducting routine diagnostic procedures. Required
- Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Diagnostic Radiology Required
- Advanced registry for advanced modalities, and may be required for certain modalities Preferred
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.