Radiology Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist supports the organization’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, and compliance requirements. The role assists physicians with interventional radiology procedures and operates and performs quality control on radiological equipment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and training. It also supports inventory and supply management. The technologist prepares patients and procedure rooms, explains procedures and addresses patient concerns, positions and transfers patients, and assists physicians as a scrub assistant. The role administers fluoroscopy, maintains sterile technique, processes and archives x-ray images, and supports accurate patient records and billing. Additional duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment, inspecting equipment, supporting quality-improvement and regulatory activities, communicating with physicians, training new employees, and acting as Radiation Safety Officer. The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. The role involves 10% travel and has physical demands that include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; transferring and positioning patients up to 400 pounds; and standing in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current ARRT certification and/or state licensure, as required by state regulations.
Successfully complete BLS certification.
Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-Arm and ultrasound equipment.
Experience with interventional procedures and with using, ordering, and maintaining the materials and supplies required for each procedure.
Knowledge and experience in sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; transfer and position patients up to 400 pounds; and stand in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.
Ability to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree desirable; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.
Four to six years of related experience desirable; one year of experience preferred for candidates with ARRT certification.
Experience monitoring and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures in accordance with organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Review procedure orders to identify required materials and supplies, and set up and stock procedure rooms, trays, supplies, and interventional equipment.
Clean procedure rooms and equipment after procedures and document preparations as appropriate.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and address patient concerns.
Prepare patients for procedures by positioning, shaving, and prepping them; transfer patients and transport them to and from procedure rooms.
Enter patient data into the C-Arm.
Assist physicians as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures and administer fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
Follow patient confidentiality policies and standards.
Draw up intravenous medication and label it according to the organization’s medication labeling policy.
Process x-ray images and archive them to the image repository, CD, or DVD in accordance with medical-record policies and state regulations.
Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, assist with facility quality goals and action plans, and participate in CQI meetings with physicians.
Ensure medical records are accurate and complete, file paperwork appropriately, and audit records regularly.
Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly facility areas; inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures and recommend repairs or replacements.
Assist with disposal of hazardous waste and dirty linen, and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
Attend and participate in Governing Body activities, including assisting with agendas and gathering meeting materials and data.
Communicate effectively with physicians, address their concerns within the role’s responsibilities, and help ensure necessary instruments and equipment are available.
Assist with training and orienting new employees.
Review procedures and document equipment charges to help ensure patient billing is accurate and timely; verify CPT and ICD9 codes.
Assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking of supplies.
Act as Radiation Safety Officer, monitor radiation badges, and conduct radiation-safety in-services.
Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and in action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.