What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST- CASUAL position at Excela Health?
Job Summary
Overall Objectives
Performs diagnostic Imaging examinations, (X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, OR Nuclear Medicine), under the direct supervision of a registered Imaging technologist.
Essential Job Functions
- Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
- Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
- Confirms patient's identification and verifies the physician' 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.
- Provides information to patient regarding preparations and any 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.
- Selects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
- Administers contrast agents, (where applicable), according to established guidelines and under direct supervision of registered technologist.
- 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.
- Selects appropriate imaging equipment and technique.
- Positions patient according to exam protocol.
- Utilizes imaging equipment to maximize image quality.
- Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
- Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record.
- Verifies / enters correct order in to RIS / HIS.
- Documents patient history in PACS system.
- Documents any exceptions from the established guidelines.
- Facilitates correspondence between departments to assure procedures are performed in a timely manner.
- Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT and ASAP orders.
- Coordinates patient care with all Imaging departments.
- Maintains equipment and workstations in optimum condition.
- Performs daily QC on equipment where applicable.
- Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
- Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
- Assists in coordinating rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
- Follows established downtime procedures during HIS / RIS downtime.
- Adheres to radiation and MRI safety policies and procedures where applicable.
- Attends radiation or MRI safety in-service or views video annually.
- Ensures adequate radiation safety to themselves, patients, and other personnel by following established policies and utilizing protection devices and equipment where applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Required Qualifications / Experience
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
License, Certification & Clearances
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
Physical Demands / Requirements
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
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
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 (company)
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.
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
