Radiology Technologist

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor and the clinical direction of the radiologist, independently performs radiographic examinations; prepares and administers contrast media and medications; reviews studies for overall quality; performs record keeping and computerized image archiving; serves as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team, as well as between the Imaging Center and the Operating Room; uses good communication and patient care skills; uses professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties; uses equipment, materials, and systems according to policies, procedures, and practice standards; performs duties using appropriate professional and ethical behavior

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 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.
• Serves as a liaison between OR and radiology supervisor informing and training on new equipment, procedures, and processes Facilitates equipment availability per OR procedure schedule.

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 with 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 timeframe in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at time of hire/transfer into 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 it applies 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 be 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