DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- The Cardiology/Radiology Specialist educates patients and staff appropriately in reference to radiology issues among other assigned tasks.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Effectively identifies and solves problems in reference to radiology equipment, patient care or radiation safety.
- Consistently communicates abnormal variances to Charge nurse, Circulating RN or Nurse Manager.
- Competent in sterile technique for all cath lab procedures
- Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles, procedure reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of sterile technique.
- Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide radiology practice.
- Consistently produces quality radiographs.
- Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
- Demonstrates competency in the use of archive unit, image management, study measurements and quality control.
- Performs assessment of patient in regards to positioning to obtain quality study.
- Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Competently performs/assists with all cath lab procedures performed.
- Demonstrates competency in operation of all cath lab equipment.
- Interprets and implements physician orders in reference to positioning and x ray views.
- Competently performs unit specific procedures in the x ray and scrub positions.
- Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
- Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.
- Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
- Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and individuals bring to interactions.
- Follows hospital/department infection control policies.
- Adheres to hospital/department radiation safety policies including annual Radiation Safety inservice.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of School of Radiology Technology required
- Current Louisiana Radiology license and ARRT registered required
- BLS-CPR certified required
- ACLS certified required
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
- The work environment may be physically confining.
- Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
- Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
- Ability to do shift work as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.