RadiologyXRay Tech PRN

JOB SUMMARY: Performs Diagnostic Radiographic procedures according to department protocols, TJC/local regulatory/CMS, State and Federal Regulations. Functions as the first line interface with customers and is successful in the accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in PI/QC activities. Responsible for processing and transmission of images to PACS.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. ARRT and Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist certification or second semester clinical radiology student of a JCERT approved radiology program who has completed all diagnostic radiology procedure/patient care competencies.
2. Able to perform fluoro portables, surgery, ED and routines as needed.
3. Must be familiar with state and federal regulations.
4. BLS required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire and kept current.
5. At least one year of experience as a Radiology Technologist preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Positions patients and sets technical factors for all diagnostic procedures. Sets high personal standards for film and image quality.

Follows department exam protocols.

Completes all ordered exams as per department protocol- documents why exam is not completed per protocol.

Modifies patient protocols negative to the patient, physical and cognitive abilities. Discuss these issues with the Radiologist and properly document patient information.

Ensures all exams are accurately labeled with patient ID, date, technologist ID and time of exam.

Covers patients during transportation and while performing procedures.

Ensures compliance with JCAHO/local regulatory/CMS, State and Federal regulations.

Maintains medical and surgical aseptic procedures. Practices good infection control techniques, can fully explain universal pre-caution principle.

Able to assess pain interfering with imaging procedure- makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Has understanding and participates in PI process.

All QC is done at required intervals and appropriately logged- Service calls are placed if QC is out of controls.

Consistently maintains neat & clean workplace appropriate to hospital standards.

Work pace is consistent with the standards of other workers. Able to assist Radiologist with special procedures by having all supplies and techniques ready.

Sets technical factors accurately to minimize patient dose.

Utilizes Radiations Safety Techniques while performing radiographic procedures and properly shields patients when appropriate.

Follows all radiation safety standards for patients, employees & family members. Consistently determines pregnancy status of women of child bearing age, before performing exam.

Wears radiation badge as per protocol.

Uses personal protective equipment appropriately and regularly.

Informs and educates patients and families regarding procedure to be performed.

Ascertains patient understanding of process and informed consent.

Ensures consent is signed prior to examination.

Checks patients' identification before exams by at least two methods.

Reduces risk of health care acquired infections through proper hand washing and equipment disinfecting.

Follows hospital policies to reduce risk of wrong-site, wrong patient, and wrong procedure occurrences.

Documents all medication reactions/infiltrations on appropriate form.

Works to improve effectiveness of communication among caregivers.

Communicates and documents patient's condition/history for Radiologist.

Has all abnormal results that are given verbally read back to ensure accuracy.

Demonstrates safe/ careful use of all equipment.

Reports all equipment malfunctions and call for service immediately using department protocol.

Helps answer front office phone calls.

Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills.

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