What are the responsibilities and job description for the Limited Radiographer position at Great Plains Health?
Mission
To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.
Position Summary
The Limited Radiographer is responsible for completing specialized radiographic procedures in accordance with the organizational policies and establish professional standards of care. Limited Radiographer may perform medical radiography on limited regions of the human anatomy. Core, extremities, spine, skull and chest. Excluding computed tomography, the use of contrast media, and the use of fluoroscopic or mammographic equipment and or bone densitometry. This position is accountable for the quality of the examination completed utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and critical thinking skills necessary to obtain diagnostic images. This position also provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical record; provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School degree or equivalent required. Limited Scope Radiographer post -secondary program.
Credentials
State Required: Current State of NE Limited Radiographer license.
GPRMC Required/Preferred: Limited Radiographer certificate from the Limited Scope Radiographer Program required, BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Sit frequently.
Stand and/or walk frequently.
Bend, stoop and crouch frequently.
Reach floor-overhead frequently.
Ability to hear, speak and see within normal limits for age and gender.
Manual dexterity required within normal limits for age and gender.
Lifts up to 50 pounds waist to shoulder height frequently.
Carries up to 10# 100 feet occasionally.
Pushes and or pulls 20 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently.
Essential Functions
Reviews, obtains and records patient history and reason for examination. Interprets the information needed to evaluate appropriateness of examination ordered. Tailors the examination to meet the specific needs of the patient relative to physical abilities and age-specific needs.
Transports patients in a safe manner. Assists the patient in preparation for the examination or procedure in a professional manner ensuring patient privacy and comfort.
Operates equipment in compliance with manufacturing specifications, selecting proper technical factors based on the patient's body habitus, pathology, age and physical abilities and limitations. Provides radiation protection for the patient and fellow employees being cognitive of age specific issues related to radiation protection.
Demonstrates anatomy requested per examination adhering to department examination protocols and standards of care. Demonstrates competency in clinical function related to assessment, treatment and care of patients.
Prepares completed images for reading by interpreting physician. Demonstrates competency in using all software applications necessary in the completion of the examination.
Demonstrates commitment to continual learning, growth and development by participating in continuing education activities and staying abreast of changing technology, new procedures and protocols.
Employee performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors each and every day.
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