Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

3 months ago

Austin, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist primarily performs urgent and emergent radiographic examinations. Receives patients, explains method of procedure, positions patients, selects and sets technical factors, sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required, and makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures.



Duties

Functions/Duties:

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Imaging PACS System. Performance of daily QC check of system is required for imaging stability. Will report all changes and daily performance through PACS Coordinator.

Sets up the x-ray room. Under the direction of a supervising radiologist, may administer barium or iodinated contrast media orally, intravenously, or rectally. As required by procedure or patient's condition, monitors vital signs, notifying radiologist of significant changes.

If temporarily assigned to a day tour, provides clinical instruction for radiology technician students which includes positioning patients, measuring patient thickness to determine technical factors needed. Instructs students in the handling of seriously ill patients, checks images to ensure they are of good diagnostic quality. Evaluates the students' clinical ability periodically and grades their ability to determine their overall grades at the school.

Independently makes routine radiographic examinations of head, trunk, and extremities for diagnosis of illness or injury.

Performs operator preventive maintenance on x-ray equipment.

Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to the head of the section adoption of those which would improve the operation of Imaging Service.

If unable to contact Site Manager or Imaging Coordinator, the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is authorized to call in backup technologists, during off duty hours to perform emergency examinations they are unable to perform.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology such as the location, appearance and function of the various major systems including the muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs appearing on the film and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the radiograph for diagnostic use. Knowledge of the effects of common medical and surgical diseases upon radiographic examinations, for example: the more common abnormalities of veins and arteries, results of respiratory conditions such as emphysema, pneumonia and sinusitis, or peptic ulcer to recognize the conditions, assure that the radiographic studies properly illustrate the condition, and adjust positioning, technical factors or other variables to better illustrate them if necessary.

Knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques including use of formulae for determining technical factors, how to control density, contrast and distortion, and use of, collimators, filters, grids, and other accessories to produce radiographs of high diagnostic quality with a minimum of retakes.

Knowledge and skill in positioning patients for a wide variety of difficult radiographic examinations. For example, in a lumbar myelography, skill in securing the patient firmly to the table so that no movement will take place as the table is tilted, knowledge of the required posterior and lateral views, and skill in accurately positioning the patient to best show the desired areas of the spine, concentrating the contrast medium where needed.

Knowledge of all office procedures in the department such as scheduling, filing, and record keeping including but not limited to: entering Imaging procedure notes in CPRS, monitoring and posting 'no-show' lists in the scheduling and in the radiology package, and documenting and tracking STAT exams.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures involved in the care of any emergency that arises involving a patient.

Customer Services Requirements:

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is expected to display an attitude of caring and courtesy toward all veterans and their families by treating them as valued customers, greeting them with a smile, referring to them by name, responding quickly to their needs, maintaining confidentiality, and treating them always with dignity and respect. Each Imaging Service employee is expected to favorably represent this service through appropriate interpersonal relationships, flexibility and adaptability to change, and organizational stewardship.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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