Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

2 months ago


Salem, Oregon, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

DUTIES:
The incumbent will discuss any case that deviates from normal protocol set by the radiologist
Assist radiologists in fluoroscopic examinations.
Prepares and administers contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring oral and rectal contrast material (i.e. barium).

Responsible to the radiologists and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed in order to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs.

Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved by the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls and collimation. The technologist is to assure compliance to radiation regulations and is to wear film badges.

The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.

Performs processing of digital images. Performs quality control of the images, assessing for proper exposure, positioning and annotation.

Applies post-processing techniques such as window leveling, edge enhancement, brightness and annotation corrections as necessary to provide adequate and properly processed images.

Makes a disc (CD) of the patient's studies when necessary, such as when a patient is being seen by an outside facility or being transferred to another facility

Registers and edits patients in the computerized Radiology Information System (RIS) as well as the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface.

Properly identifies the patient and the image, ensuring the patient ID and request are identical. Correct use of right and left markers

Explains exams to patients so the patient has a clear understanding of procedure, hazards (if any) and instructions to follow (if applicable).

May be required by procedure or patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions or changes in mental status and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic images to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be examined in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures.

The technologist will achieve these exams by using portable x-ray units and/or a mobile C-ARM unit that is located in OR or Pain Clinic.


Supports CPT coding compliance:
utilizes appropriate CPT codes for exams performed and performs timely and accurate case editing for each exam
Supports, identifies and/or initiates performance improvement plans that utilize the facility model for quality improvement. Participates in identifying key aspects of care, developing strategies for improvement, and collection and analyzing data
Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and able to work with other employees.

Work Schedule
: 7:45a-4:30p w/rotating weekends, holidays, odd shifts

Telework
:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

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nancial Disclosure Report:
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