Radiology Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care•Florissant, MO

12d

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist supports the organization’s mission, values, customer service philosophy, and compliance requirements while assisting physicians with interventional radiology procedures. The role prepares patients and procedure rooms, operates and checks radiological equipment, administers fluoroscopy, and assists physicians while maintaining sterile technique and patient confidentiality. It also supports accurate medical records and billing, quality improvement, facility cleanliness and safety, and inventory and supply management. The technologist acts as Radiation Safety Officer, participates in regulatory and accreditation activities, and helps train and orient new employees.

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.
Knowledge and experience with sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
Proficiency with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; transfer and position patients weighing up to 400 pounds; and stand in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.

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.
Experience with interventional procedures and using, ordering, and maintaining the materials and supplies required for each procedure.
Experience monitoring and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients, procedure rooms, procedure trays, materials, and equipment for radiology procedures; clean the room and equipment after procedures.
Review procedure orders to determine required supplies and equipment.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and address concerns.
Prepare, position, shave, and prep patients; transfer and transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
Enter patient data into the C-Arm and act as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures.
Administer fluoroscopy to assist physicians in viewing blood flow and identifying areas requiring intervention while maintaining sterile technique.
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 recordkeeping policies and regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure medical records are accurate, complete, properly filed, and regularly audited.
Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, including assigned action plans and participation in CQI meetings.
Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe facility areas; inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures and recommend repairs or replacement as needed.
Assist with hazardous waste and linen disposal and efficiently organize supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
Attend Governing Body meetings and assist with agendas and preparation of meeting materials and data.
Communicate effectively with physicians, address concerns within the role’s responsibilities, and ensure necessary instruments and equipment are available.
Assist in training and orienting new employees.
Review procedures and document equipment charges and verify CPT and ICD9 codes to support accurate, timely patient billing.
Assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking of supplies.
Act as Radiation Safety Officer by monitoring radiation badges and conducting radiation safety in-services.
Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and help address identified deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.