Imaging Services Tech

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

An Imaging Services technologist provides diagnostic imaging services to patients.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a two-year accredited Radiology Technology program. Must be California Certified Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopy. At least one year experience in general radiography required. One year hospital setting required. Use of medical technologies, performing diagnostic procedures, informing others, quality focus, planning, technical understanding, people skills, dependability, creating a safe effective environment, radiologic technology, analyzing information.

JOB DUTIES

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

· Assists with the pre and post procedure assessment.

· Identifies & reports potential liabilities/risk management issues to supervisor in a timely manner.

· Verifies the procedure room’s readiness to receive a patient, to include appropriate supplies needed.

· The imaging equipment has been checked for proper functioning

· Assures correct patient using two identifier policy

· Works with team members to effect a timely patient transfer & maximize the room turnover efficiency

· Provides the technical support to assure quality patient care

· Remains focused on the task at hand. Monitors the patient’s physiological status & notifies radiologist of abnormalities at the time of the occurrence.

· Demonstrates comprehensive anatomy & physiology knowledge

· Acquires appropriate consent forms

· Demonstrates the skills necessary to operate equipment needed during a code blue

· Operates all appropriate radiographic equipment

· Obtains all appropriate patient history & information to assist the radiologist

· Reviews and consults with radiology/supervisor each completed case before releasing the patient

· Understands the difference between ionic and non-ionic contrast media

· Knows signs of and follows guidelines for treatment of contrast reactions, including appropriate documentation

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE

· Demonstrates the skills necessary to troubleshoot equipment

· Demonstrates knowledge of all types of CR plates and detectors regularly used & what they are specifically used for

· Accurately loads and unload digital cassettes in CR reader. Assures quality outcomes.

· Completes the picture archiving communication system (PACS) process

· Completes a radiology information system (RIS) process

· Demonstrates the proper way to shut down all equipment at the end of the day. COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

· To work at establishing good rapport and working relationship with all staff.

· To complete the appropriate documentation.

· To communicate in English in patient care areas.

· To report any unusual occurrences, situation, or hazards to appropriate personnel.

· To report any malfunctioning of equipment.

· Able to work independently within scope of assigned tasks with minimal instructions.

· Consults with Director, Manager, Supervisors, and Radiologists. INFECTION CONTROL

· Knows universal precautions in the use of gowns, gloves, eye protection, masks, and sharps

· Knows universal precautions in the disposal of soiled linens and items.

· Knows proper cleaning techniques. Knows proper handwashing protocol. MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENT OF CARE

· Knows the guidelines for waste management

· Knows and follows MSDS guidelines EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND PROCESS

· Crash Cart

· Oxygen Cylinder

· Basic Radiology Rooms

· Basic R/F Rooms

· Siemens Standard C-Arm

· Philips Standard C-Arm

· Fuji CR Readers and Detectors

· PACS

· Radiology Information System/Electronic Health Records

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROCESS/SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARENESS

· Demonstrates a positive willingness to meet customer requirements through QIP and Service Excellence.

· Demonstrates an ability to organize and incorporate these into daily activities.

· Recognizes the need for continuous changed and evaluates to meet customer needs.

STANDARD OF CONDUCT

· Conduct all activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These Laws pertain to such areas as abuse, antitrust, employment discrimination, environmental fraud, false claims, lobbying, and political activity, self-referral prohibitions, and tax.

· Promote the highest standards of business ethics and integrity. Associates must represent our organization accurately and honestly, and must not engage in any activity intended to defraud anyone of money, property or services. Employees must act in good faith in our organization’s best interests.

· Maintain the confidentiality of patient information, and protect confidential and proprietary information about associates and our organization.

· Conduct activities and relationships with others so as to avoid an actual conflict of interest, in fact, or even appearance. In the event of conflicts, associates must make full disclosure and take appropriate action under the Hospital’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

· Conduct business transactions with suppliers, contractors, vendors and other third parties at arm’s length, and without offers of or solicitations for gifts, favors or other improper inducements.

· Exercise responsible stewardship to preserve and protect our organization’s assets by making prudent and effective use of its resources.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

· Accept the responsibility; adheres to company policies and procedures

· Develop and maintain an environment of respect and value.

· Communicate any legal or ethical violations or concerns to appropriate personnel or Corporate Compliance Officer immediately.

· Will not retaliate against any employee and report retaliation to appropriate personnel immediately.

All other duties as assigned.