What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Imaging Specialist position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Job Overview:
Catholic Health Initiatives is dedicated to providing exceptional care and quality outcomes to patients in Pierce, Antelope, and Knox counties.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The Diagnostic Technologist performs procedures using diagnostic imaging equipment under the direction of a physician. They provide health care services as needed, utilizing radiographic, computed axial tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine/PET to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
The technologist exercises professional judgment in performing service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. They provide patient care and recognize essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure. Participation in on-call duty is required as needed.
The technologist uses and discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job function, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for intended purposes, and 3) in a confidential manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.
- Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols, and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including Image Gently and Image Wisely and MR safety standards.
- Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and/or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
- Quality assessment of images obtained and evaluates equipment issues. Reports assessment to supervisor, manager, or director.
- Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements.
- Participates in and has a good understanding of all department, campus, and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications.
