Radiology Technologist

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Imaging Director, the Technologist must be able to independently perform radiological examinations; prepare and administer contrast media; review studies for overall quality; perform record keeping and computerized image archiving; serve as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team. Must be able to perform other exams in general radiology as needed, including x-ray, CT, DEXA, and C-arm exams for pain clinic as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Collects relevant information regarding patient identification, procedure, appropriateness for indicated signs and symptoms, pregnancy status, patient preparation, contraindications, safety screenings, and patient assessment.
• Analyzes information to safely and accurately provide care according to established policies, protocols and guidelines for patient safety.
• Provides patient education by explaining procedures and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand.
• Addresses patient’s questions and concerns.
• Verifies patient informed consent (procedure, contrast and radiopharmaceutical) when indicated.
• Refers questions about outcomes, diagnosis, treatment or prognosis to the patient’s physician.
• Provides appropriate information to individuals involved in the patient’s care.
• Performs exam accurately by following the policies and procedures.
• Evaluates the patient study in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to determine if the intended outcome was achieved.
• Documents all required components of patient care.
• Accurately performs quality control procedures to maintain regulatory standards and accrediting requirements.
• Adheres to equipment safety standards and identifies and appropriately reports variances and concerns.
• Rotating weeknights, weekends, and holiday call for general x-ray and CT (Willing to cross-train prospective candidates in CT if they don't currently have CT experience)

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Graduated from accredited Radiological Technologist Program RT (R) Registered ARRT Current Kansas state radiology licensure and may require additional state licensure based on population served
• BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification in the first two weeks of employment
• Knowledge of general radiology and practice required.
• Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
• Specific information and the time frame in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at the time of hire/transfer into the department.

Infection Control: Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control. Trainings could include, but are not limited to, blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids and bio-hazardous materials as they apply to your daily work environment.

Patient Interaction: Frequent

HIPAA: This position will have access to the following Protected Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to their position at Hays Medical Center based on the following criteria:
Primary – required (routine) to do the job;
Secondary – required for the job, but mostly an exception; and
None – no approved access

Description of Information
Primary:
Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion

Clinical Information (information that describes a patient’s health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical

None:
Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes

Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates