Rad Tech 2 -- CAMC Imaging Center Southridge -- Southridge

Charleston Area Medical Center Health System•South Charleston, WV

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the performance of health care services, applying X-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of breast disease in humans. Accountable for the performance of medical imaging of the breast, which will allow the radiologist to visualize all the breast adequately to give an optimal interpretation. Exercise professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains good medical ethics. Apply good patient care and recognize patient conditions to successfully complete exam.

Requirements

Formalized Training (Required) Education: AMA radiologic tech or Health Education & Accreditation Radiography or equivalent. Complete formal training program created by our facility. Education: AMA radiologic tech or Health Education & Accreditation Radiography or equivalent. Complete formal training program created by our facility.
Amer Reg of Rad Techs (Required)
Radiologic Technologist, Licen (Required)
Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Obtain all current and past history that will help the Radiologist in the in the interpretation.
Prepare patient for exam both physically and mentally.
Successfully manipulate mammography machine to best achieve the desired position allowing as much breast tissue to be visualized.
Adequately position and compress breast to achieve the best mammogram possible. Explain to the patient the need for and the importance of compression.
Select appropriate technical factors that will best penetrate all breast tissue, but will not over penetrate.
Evaluate the images performed for proper technical factors, compression, posi tioning and anatomy.
Apply principles of Radiation Protection (ex. LMP/Shielding).
Practice aseptic techniques as necessary.
Assist the Radiologist in any way necessary in special exams such as needle localizations.
Perform specimen images when necessary.
Assume responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
Possess knowledge of breast self-examination, and answer or assist patients in their questions about their breasts.
Initiate basic life support action when necessary.
Assist in maintaining medical records, respecting confidentiality.
Assume responsibility of assigned area and report any equipment malfunctions to appropriate persons.
Provide practical instruction for students and other health care professionals.
Participate in department's Quality Assurance program and properly perform assigned tasks.
Pursue appropriate continuing Education.
Maintain knowledge of and observe Universal precautions.
Understand and apply patient relation skills.
Maintain and document all applicable required education.
Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
Comply with the company's attendance policy.
Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
Perform work in a cost effective manner.
Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
Perform related duties as assigned.