What are the responsibilities and job description for the Limited Radiology Technician position at billingsclinic?
Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologist or radiologist, operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department radiographic routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings and processes images following the procedure. Performs limited radiographic procedures according to Montana State permit limitations.
Essential Job Functions
•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission
and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
•Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance
with standards established by the institution, state and according to limited
permit State statute.
•Performs non-complex procedures and radiographs using the
appropriate department routine as ordered. Performs examinations using all the
general radiographic equipment. Ensures that all exams are checked by the
registered radiologic technologist for critique and approval.
•Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by the
particular examination or patient needs and processes the necessary
radiographs.
•Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the
patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and
transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of
radiation safety for patients, self and co-workers. Assists the patient at the
end of the examination.
•Informs management, lead technologist, or registered rad.
tech of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff,
patients and physicians. Assists with the Quality Improvement program, assists
with technique chart and stocks and cleans their assigned room daily. Maintains
adequate inventory of all required supplies by informing appropriate personnel
for acquisition
•Performs a variety of clerical and filing tasks, as
required, such as working up patients, image file maintenance, and completing
the appropriate paper work following each examination
•May float to various departments, clinics and off site
facilities to fulfill staffing needs.
•Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and
outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to
job performance.
•Performs other duties as assigned or need to meet the needs
of the department/organization.
