Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
4 weeks ago
Position is located at the James H. Quillen VAMC, Mountain Home, TN in the Radiology Department. The employee is a fully functional DRT and performs computerized tomography (CT) axial and/or 3-D reconstruction scans utilizing both single and multi slice scanners including drainage and biopsies. Assures supplies, catheters, guide wires, contrast media and other materials are set up and readily available prior to the scan.
Duties
Examinations include, but are not limited to, CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, CT angiography, extremities, neck, etc. The incumbent will also assist the radiologist/physician in performing interventional procedures under CT guidance.
- Performs daily check of crash cart
- Coordinates daily schedule and consults with other medical center physicians, clinical, administrative, and clerical personnel of next day and future day's availability for patient examinations
- Schedules, receives patients to include verbal interview for demographic accuracy and patient education prior to procedure, ensuring patient comfort and relaxation
- Positions the patient within the CT systems, monitors patient during all phases of appropriate examinations(s) and removes patient from the respected system(s) upon completion of the data and/or imaging acquisition(s)
- Reviews history in CPRS for allergies
- Obtains venous access for contrast injection
- Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table
- Prepare room, equipment and material needed for patient procedures
- Reports equipment failure to supervisor/appropriate staff
- Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary
- Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures
- Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events
- Monitors patient vital signs
- Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and /or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.
- Reviews each scan for completion
- Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols
- Check and make minor adjustments to equipment
- Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
- Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all times
- Provide training to student radiographers and residents from affiliated programs and facilitates the attainment of established program objectives
- Practice hospital safety, radiation safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times in accordance with age and/or gender specific departmental procedures.
- The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's network. The incumbent assists house staff in use of Auto Rad system and can also digitize films/burn CD's for the network and/or transmission to off site locations. The incumbent maintains the cassettes/plates/workstations (i.e.: primary/secondary plate erase, cleanliness of QA stations, etc.) as directed by the manufacturer.
- Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedures.
- Clerical and file room duties related to patient care.
- Utilizes separate workstation to reconstruct computerized images (CTA of heart, vessels, etc.).
- Reports obvious abnormalities to radiologist before patient leaves department.
- Reviews request for appropriateness before performing exams. Incumbent uses appropriateness criteria, the clinical history provided on the request, interviews the patient, reviews the patient chart or contacts the ordering clinician as needed for clarification.
- Receives patients and ensures proper identification. Provides patient education. Continually assesses the condition and the needs of the patients to ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy.
- Performs portable exams throughout this facility.
- Performs the full spectrum of radiographic exams, including standard radiographs, gastrointestinal exams, genitourinary exams, arthrograms, myleograms and plain tomography. Utilizes textbooks and radiologist to perform exams requiring specialized or modified techniques.
- Performs surgical procedures using both portable and fixed radiographic units.
- Processes images by using (CR) Computer radiography, including specific exposure requirements, and digital post-processing techniques to optimize image quality.
- Supports radiologist in performance of fluoroscopic exams such as gastrointestinal studies, Fluoro guidance studies, and swallowing evaluations. Anticipates the imaging and equipment needs before and during the procedures, follows the progress of the procedure and facilitated flow.
- Prepares and administers barium or other contrast agents. Starts IVs as needed for IVP exams. Observes the patient for signs and symptoms of adverse contrast reactions and initiates the appropriate response for varying levels of severity.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 60091-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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