Radiologic Technologist

Description

Job title 

Radiologic Technologist

Reports to

Radiology Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs high quality radiologic exams according to department protocols under the supervision of a qualified Physician for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The technologist provides direct patient care for all ages of patients and is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for the patients, fellow employees, and themselves. This position performs procedures to include x-ray, CT, bone densitometry, and mammography, if applicable, and performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis for the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.   

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• To produce diagnostic images in an acceptable and high-quality manner to be interpreted by the radiologist
• Perform and maintain all QA testing required
• To assist providers as required in the performance of fluoroscopic examinations
• Consult with providers and radiologists
• Adhere to the ALARA principles
• Follow all safety requirements and regulations that pertain to services performed by the department
• Training of other team members to perform radiologic imaging, meeting quality and safety standards
• Responsible for the procurement, storage, and utilization of modality and departmental supplies
• Responsible for maintaining proper imaging and reporting in PACS
• Keeps up to date of new procedures, equipment, and methods
• Attends trainings and hospital/clinic meetings 
• The patient/client information that is handled day to day in this office will remain confidential and a breach of this confidentiality may be cause for immediate termination
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledgeable of functions of radiology
• Ability to set up and operate equipment safely and properly
• Must have good communication skills with the general public, hospital staff, and patients
• Desire to help people; interest in working with the general public, patients, and family members
• Ability to work under stress 
• Ability to adapt to change 
• Must have a belief that all people are to be treated with dignity 
• Must be friendly and courteous to fellow co-workers
• Must be able to work occasional on-call shifts, evenings, weekends, or holidays as scheduled
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical demands require being able to transport patients in wheelchairs and on gurneys
• Able to complete patient transfers in and out of wheelchairs and on and off gurneys
• Able to push portable x-ray and EKG machines
• Requires use of arms, legs, back, and eyes, which could cause strain
• Regularly involves the potential for exposure to hazardous materials, such as contaminated body fluids, radiological solutions, and radiation
• Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions, hospital policies and procedures

Direct reports

Radiology Supervisor

Requirements

 Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited radiology program
• Current registry in good standing with ARRT
• BLS certification required
• Must be licensed in the state of Nebraska