JOB SUMMARY:
- Performs/monitors diagnostic radiology procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order, unless modified by Radiologist's/RA preference.
- Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
- Assists Radiologists, RA’s and other providers.
- Ability to interact with patients of all ages i.e., neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as required by department patient population.
- Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics.
- Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
- Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required.
- Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
- Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR.
- Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment.
- Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment.
- Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA, including patient detailed history per department protocol.
- Properly charge exams in the ITS system
- Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs.
- Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas.
- Student supervision and evaluation.
- Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
- Sterile technique as required.
- Assist with sedations as required.
- Assist with invasive special procedures within the DIS department as required.
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Age Specific Training - Ability to interact with patients of all ages.
- Rad Safety Policy Review
- Customer Service - follows AIDET
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Possess knowledge of diagnostic radiology equipment and pre-exam screening requirement within 3 months of hire date.
- Computer literate and ability to understand PACS, CR/DR, HIS/RIS System.
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
- Possess knowledge of cross section anatomy.
- Ability to critique images against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
- Does not require direct supervision for technical detail, capable of independent judgment.
- IV insertion competency if applicable
- Ability to administer IV /oral contrast as directed by Radiologist if applicable.
- Possess the knowledge and ability to work with provider in DIS special procedure exams.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Excellent human relation skills and adheres to the Radiology Department's "General Policies for Patient Rights Policy" (RI 100).
- Exhibit positive interaction with all patients, visitors, co-workers, and providers.
- Ability to deal with the stress of customer relations in a positive/assuring manner.
- Ability to have flexible work schedule.
- Must possess the qualities of integrity and good judgement.
- Must have the ability to project compassion, kindness and excellence to patients and staff following our mission and vision.
- Must be able to communicate technical information clearly; by direct conversation, in writing, and by phone.
- Must maintain qualities agreed to in Patients First Commitment (Attitude/Demeanor, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability/Initiative, Communication and Dedication to Excellence).
MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- American Reg of Rad Techs (ARRT)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Rad Tech (RT)
ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a Registered Radiologic Technologist (registry eligible) in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
- Must hold a current valid license with the State of Indiana as a Diagnostic X-Ray Machine Operator.
- Must be CPR certified, (within 3 months of initial hire date).
- Must hold a current valid Indiana State driver’s license.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance.
- Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.