Radiology Specialty Tech GCMC

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Perform diagnostic radiology procedures as well as be certified, competent, and actively perform in Computed Tomography, Mammography, MRI or Bone Density.

Requirements

Associates degree or higher from in a Radiology program from an accredited school is required.
ARRT certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography are required.
As well as an additional certification from the ARRT in Mammography, Bone Density or MRI.
Six months to one year of experience in both Diagnostic Radiology and Computed Tomography, as well as a certification in Mammography, Bone Density or MRI.

Responsibilities

Compliance with rules/regulations of federal, state, and local governments.
Able to perform public relations for department and hospital.
Keeps informed of fire, safety, and disaster programs.
Identifies patient by asking patient to state name and date of birth prior to any treatment.
Attends designated Inservice programs.
Must know cross sectional and be able to do cross sectional anatomy when doing CT or MRI scanning.
Must be able to understand cross sectional anatomy.
Understands the function of the CT or MRI machine, Contrast injector, workstation, and use it correctly.
Operates PAC’s.
Orders, charges, and schedules patients in RIS program.
Utilizes proper body mechanics.
Performs regular radiographs on patients and assists radiologists in fluoroscopy when not covering other modalities.
Uses universal precautions.
Complies with established policies and procedures.
Supervises students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
Meets with and keeps supervisor informed of needs, activities, and problems within department.
Utilizes infection control within department and hospital.
Uses established techniques for CT or MRI equipment.
Responsible for all pertinent information documented properly on images ‐ name, date, technologist’s initials, position markers in view, and MSA readout.
Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady, codes, etc.
Wear film badges and name badges in visible areas while on duty.
Responsible for assisting with fluoroscopy examinations as well as OR procedures.
Keep all Radiology rooms neat, clean and stocked with linens, required contrast medias, gloves, etc.
Properly clean detector, x ‐ ray table, wall Perform routine quality control checks on any equipment that requires it.
Perform other QC as required: phantom checks, compression checks, repeat analysis, etc.
Be able to explain all procedures to patients.
Practice radiation safety using the ALARA principle.
Minimize the radiation exposure to the patient, yourself, co ‐ workers, etc. always.
Responsible for the care and safety of all patients in any radiologic area.
Respect patient modesty, comfort and privacy.
Take proper medical history before all examinations, including checking patient’s lab values.
Position patients so all desired anatomy will be demonstrated in the scan.
Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients.
Responsible for evaluating cross ‐ sectional images to determine if they are of optimal quality for the radiologist.
Demonstrate competency and confidence in starting IVs with the administration of contrast media.
Practice radiation safety using the ALARA principle.
Keep CT room neat, clean and stocked with linens, gloves, contrast media, and required supplies such as IV needles, syringes, etc.
Properly clean CT table and sponges after each patient.
Inform radiology supervisor of any problems in the specialty departments.
Bring to the attention of the radiologist any special concerns or problems of the patient.
Follow protocols in dealing with patients with infectious diseases.
Practice universal precautions and abide by OSHA regulations.
Be able to handle stressful situations in dealing with very difficult patients with mental instability and/or various handicaps.
Prepares contrast material for certain CT or MRI procedures.
Get patients properly gowned for all exams, transports patients to related areas in hospital.
Cleans equipment and room after every patient each day.
Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Perform all functions of Radiologic Technologist job.
Perform required number of exams as needed for MSQA, accreditations and certifications pertinent to specialty registration.
Obtain proper continuing education requirements as needed for each specialty certification.
Demonstrate a willingness to accept non ‐ routine work assignments, as appropriate.
Report any equipment malfunctions to supervisor.