Radiology Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care•Decatur, GA

27d

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist assists physicians with interventional radiology procedures and operates and performs quality control on radiological equipment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and training. The role supports patient preparation and care, procedure-room readiness, sterile technique, imaging, medical record integrity, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and supply and inventory management. The employee also serves as Radiation Safety Officer, supports physician and staff communication, and assists with training new employees. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and includes 10% travel. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. Physical demands include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; transferring and positioning patients weighing up to 400 pounds; and standing in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 supplies and materials required for procedures.
Knowledge and experience of sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including Microsoft Office 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 perform patient transfers and positioning.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree desirable; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.
4–6 years of related experience desirable; 1 year of experience preferred for candidates with ARRT certification.
Experience monitoring and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Review patient-specific procedure orders to determine necessary materials and supplies; set up and stock procedure rooms and trays before procedures and clean rooms and equipment afterward.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, address concerns, and assist with patient positioning, shaving, and preparation.
Transfer and transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
Enter patient data into the C-Arm.
Act as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures and administer fluoroscopy 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 medical-record policies and regulations.
Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, help implement quality goals and facility action plans, and participate in CQI meetings with physicians.
Ensure medical records are accurate, complete, properly filed, and maintained; perform regular audits.
Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe facility areas; inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures and recommend repairs or replacement as needed.
Assist with disposal of hazardous waste, dirty linen, and rugs, and organize supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
Attend and participate in Governing Body meetings, including assisting with agendas and gathering meeting materials and data.
Communicate effectively with physicians, ensure instruments and equipment are available, and address physician concerns within areas of responsibility.
Assist in training and orienting new employees.
Review procedures and document equipment charges to help ensure accurate and timely billing; verify CPT and ICD9 codes.
Assist with inventory management, ordering, and restocking supplies.
Act as Radiation Safety Officer, monitor radiation badges, and conduct radiation-safety in-services.
Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.