What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST position at Excela Health?
Job Summary
Overall Objectives
Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist
Essential Job Functions
- Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
- Reconfirms patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
- Reviews the patient's chart and / or the physician's order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.
- Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
- Provide information to the patient about the procedure.
- Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
- Instructs patient regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures including allergic reactions.
- Analyzes the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
- Determines whether patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.
- Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
- Selects appropriate shielding and positioning devices.
- Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines (if applicable)
- Obtains written consent prior to IV contrast administration.
- Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast agents.
- Determines appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.
- Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
- Obtains optimum images during exam / procedure.
- Sets / adjusts radiographic equipment.
- Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images per established protocols.
- Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist (where applicable).
- Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record (where applicable).
- Verifies / enters correct order into RIS / HIS
- Documents appropriate patient history in PACS system.
- Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
- Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
- Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done promptly (where applicable).
- Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER (if applicable) to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
- Coordinates patient care with other departments within Imaging / radiology
- Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
- Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment.
- Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
- Implements downtime procedures when necessary (where applicable).
- Coordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
- Initiates established downtime procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Required Qualifications / Experience
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
License, Certification & Clearances
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold
Heights
Confined Spaces
Extreme Noise(>
85dB)
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle
Operates Heavy Equipment
Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts
8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call
Overtime( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Head Protection (hard hat)
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Feet, Toe Protection
Body Protection
Latex Exposure
Solvent Exposure
Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood / Body Fluid Exposure
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure
Wax Stripper (direct use)
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Laser Exposure
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting / Turning
Keyboard / Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand / Arm Coordination
Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)
Carry
Transfer / Push / Pull Patients
Seeing Near w / Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
When lift requirement is more than 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
