Radiologic Technologist Contingent Days
About The Position
Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological examinations using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm the appropriateness of an exam or procedure. It includes interviewing patients to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors, explaining procedures and related risks and follow-up, setting up equipment, acquiring images, reviewing images, documenting protocol exceptions, and communicating initial observations to the radiologist. The technologist responds to medical emergencies as appropriate and provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions. The position participates in radiology process improvement, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. It also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, and may take call or standby as required by the department.
Requirements
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
- Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
- Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities or limitations.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress; comprehend and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions; and work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
- Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
- Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and use x-ray equipment and supplies to produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
- Verify patient identity and review the medical record to determine whether the exam or procedure is appropriate.
- Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
- Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of administered pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
- Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
- Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
- Participate in radiology process improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
- Take call or standby as required by the department.
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