Imaging Technologist I - Diagnostic Radiology
Job Category: Allied Health
Schedule: Full time
Shift: 1 - Day Shift
SUMMARY:
This job description is for radiology technologists.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures operation of imaging equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and affect the desired imaging diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
- Maintains production and quality of images by following established standards, guidelines, and/or procedures; developing images, observing results; making necessary adjustments.
- Works as a member of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures.
- Adheres to medical and surgical asepsis and standard precautions as required per procedure.
- Practices radiation protection techniques, minimize radiation to patient and staff, following established safety protocols.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Prepares room and equipment for patient.
- Prepares the patient and explains the procedure; observes the patient’s status before, during and after procedure.
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of examinations and procedures, answering questions.
- Maintains inventory control; checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis; performs routine daily equipment maintenance and cleaning.
- Performs clerical duties and transports patients as required.
- Uses all department systems, including order entry, scheduling, patient location, and transport, and radiology information system.
- Assists with quality control/performance improvement measures as required.
- Assists in the clinical education of students and peers.
- Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Radiology specific duties:
- Is able to produce diagnostic images utilizing general radiography and mobile radiography equipment in all areas of the hospital, which include but is not limited to: the main department, nursing units, O.R., and E.R.
- Is able to produce diagnostic images utilizing fluoroscopy.
- Administers contrast media and other medications under the direction of the radiologist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience operating radiograph equipment preferred, but not required.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Additional certification will be required per department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of radiograph equipment and how to operate machinery.
- Skill in operating and maintaining radiograph equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action; ability to speak effectively with customers.
- Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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