Diagnostic Radiologic Technologic

3 months ago

Columbia, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS) opened in 1932 at its current location. The facility has 204 skilled nursing beds, which includes acute medical, surgical, psychiatric, and long-term care. The hospital provides primary, secondary, and some tertiary care. The facility is a complex teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research.



Duties

Duties include, but not limited to:

a. Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as cystograms, cholangiograms, fistula-grams, arthrograms, and myelograms for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract. (In the case of injected media, a patient consent form must be obtained, when indicated.) These procedures require the use of needles, syringes, isovue, Omnipaque, gastrogrifin, barium, and enema bags. The radiographer must know the side effects of the contrast media used and the adverse reactions. Improper use or administration of the contrast materials in the risk of patient mortality, therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of usage be possessed by those who prepare it. Must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment. These exams are performed during mandatory rotations through the Columbia VA Healthcare System.
b. Help to maintain effective control of the Radiology department by coordinating, organizing, and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the department. Performs all Diagnostic procedures to include all administrative duties associated with each. Validates all images prior to transmitting them to VistA/VUE Explorer to be interpreted by the professional staff.
c. Keeps abreast of technological advances in the fields of Radiology. Successful completion of all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEU'S) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain an active status with the ARRT Society.
d. Maintain current BLS certification and complete all required TMS courses in a timely manner.
e. Maximize efficiency in the number of exams performed without compromising the quality of patient care.
f. Continuously works to develop a cohesive and effective team with other areas of the Radiology Department and the entire facility to expedite quality patient care.
g. Performs Diagnostic procedures on a high volume of patients to include outpatients, inpatients, procedures performed with the C-arm in the operating room, fluoroscopic procedures, as well as portable exams.
h. Assists in the training of rotating x-ray students and technologists. Assists in training volunteers working within the department.
i. Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam. Depending on procedure can recognize allergic reactions and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
j. Properly identify patients correctly. Uses two identifiers to Identify patients before starting any Radiology exam/procedure.
k. Properly label all images with Right or Left markers. This is essential so that mistaken identity of films to patients does not occur. The radiographer must be certain patient identification and requests are identical.
l. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved by the appropriate use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead lined walls, collimation, and distance management. Film badges are worn by the radiographer to assure compliance to radiation regulations and guidelines of the state.
m. Exercises extreme caution in the handling and safeguarding of all radiation producing equipment. Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner.
n. Interacts with patients in a manner that is appropriate to the patient's age, physical and emotional condition. Answers all questions about exams to reduce patient anxiety. Demonstrates courtesy and respect of patients, family members, fellow employees, including volunteers, students, and other co-workers in the work environment.
o. Receives and interprets all radiology requests. Inputs pertinent radiology information into computer.
p. Responsible for making routine calibrations on equipment.
q. Participates in annual training provided in the set-up, use, re-processing, and maintenance of unit/department -specific Reusable Medical Device (RMD).
r. Timely sets up RMD in preparation for a procedure as outlined in the equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
s. Assists in the training of rotating x-ray students, technologists, and volunteers within the Radiology department.
All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00am -4:30pm / 7:30am - 4:00pm, 4pm-12:00am/12:00am-8:00am to include Rotational weekends and Holidays. (Subject to change based on agency needs).
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: PD544-50811-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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