POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides CT services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Perform X-Ray and Bone Density.

• Ensures operational excellence and quality of care in the Facility.
• Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality imaging.
• Maintains quality of imaging services in an efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

o Utilizes information and skills necessary to perform assigned maintenance responsibilities.
o Demonstrates startup procedures, calibration of equipment, and troubleshooting.
o Demonstrates knowledge of using hardcopy devices, film-processing equipment, written and/or other recorded formats, and archiving.

• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

o Utilizes radiation-monitoring devices at all times.
o Performs proper radiation safety precautions to include providing protection and inquiring if females of child bearing age are pregnant.
o Semi Annual inspection of the radiation protection devices, under fluoroscopy CT or by plain film.
o Conducts exams in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

• Demonstrates continued competence in caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing developmental perspective.

o Demonstrates an understanding of each age groups cognitive, physical, motor/sensory adaptation, and radiology specific intervention.
o Appropriately modifies approach to patients based upon patient age utilizing a developmental perspective.
o Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
o Asses for FDA approval for age groups and specific dosing of contrast media.
o Considers cognitive states in patient education.

• Demonstrates knowledge and documented competency of power injector contrast administration, contrast reaction venipuncture, aseptic technique, universal precautions, documentation skills, etc.
• Documents services provided in a thorough and effective manner.

o Collects appropriate clinical history and correlates findings with procedure being performed.
o Maintains daily patient logbook.
o Initials and checks orders.
o Maintains all documentation in accordance with diagnostic division policy and procedure manual.

• Utilizes time effectively.
• Adheres to established facility/departmental safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

o Demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
o Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies administrator/designee.
o Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.
o Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and facility.
o Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by administrator/designee.
• Promotes effective working relationships to meet the mission/goals and objectives of Premier Radiology and the clinic.
• Seeks consultation/collaboration for complex issues or when unsure.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of a radiology program at an accredited school.
• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• State licensure where required.
• BCLS required.
• One to three years of radiology technologist experience preferred.
• One to three years of experience as a CT technologist preferred.
• Must have competency in venipuncture, aseptic technique, universal precautions and documentation, contrast administration, and use of power injector.
• Must be able to effectively respond to incidents of contrast reaction and extravasation.
• Utilize CT equipment to produce images
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills to communicate with patients, physicians, clients, coworkers, and management staff
• Ability to perform in a high productivity, fast-paced environment
• Ability to document accurately and concisely
• Excellent phone and computer skills
• Ability to maintain sensitive information in confidence
• HIPAA and OSHA knowledge