Overview
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides optimal patient care, appropriate to the span of ages served, while efficiently operating radiographic equipment for the purpose of producing quality, interpretative radiographs or images for the provision of diagnostic information. The trainee performs while under the supervision and/or direction of Staff Radiologic Technologists and technical supervisors and in accordance with the Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Currently in the second year of the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiologic Science Program. One year of training in the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiologic Science Program.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
- Performs diagnostic procedures and operates radiographic equipment effectively and efficiently while under the supervision and/or direction of staff technologists and supervisors.
- Adheres to radiation exposure regulations and practices to ensure adequate radiation protection.
- Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation, and archival of images.
- Provides age-developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age-Developmental Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient care. Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to prioritizing patient needs. Adaptable to changing work schedules.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes, and radiation hazards. Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment, housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals, flammable and explosive gases, and moving parts of equipment. May encounter unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness) and varied unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations and may work long irregular hours. Clean work area. Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and unpleasant patient or unit elements. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
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