The Radiologic Technologist will work under the supervision of the Radiology Administrator and /or designee. Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Adheres to hospital wide customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images. Exercises professional judgment in performance of procedures. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the... more details
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Position Summary:
The Radiologic Technologist will work under the supervision of the Radiology Administrator and /or designee. Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Adheres to hospital wide customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images. Exercises professional judgment in performance of procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/ or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered
4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
5. Performs equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies
6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department
7. Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.
8. Processes images, or prints CD’s if needed
9. Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients’ request, Meditech or hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray system
10. Notifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floors
11. Shows radiologist films and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings).
12. Provides clinical instructions to students
13. Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.
14. Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.
15. Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groups
16. Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services
17. Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital
Core Competencies:
- Must be able to speak, write, understand and communicate the English language.
- Travel to other locations when needed
- Retain composure under stress
- Teamwork & Adaptability
- Acts as a Professional Role Model
- Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Organizing
- Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment:
- May be required to cover multiple
- Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
- Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods
- Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move
- patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment
- Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
- Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients,
- department and hospital
- Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple
- Interruptions
- Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times
- Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to
- tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
- Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related
- concepts and remember multiple tasks given during a day.
Primary Population Serve
All Populations