What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech position at Huggins Hospital?
Under the immediate supervision of the Medical Imaging Supervisor the Radiology Technologist, is responsible for conducting routine X-Ray/CT procedures and ensuring all Physician and customer needs are met through clinical and administrative tasks.
Perform X-Rays:
Operates all fixed and Portable Radiographic Equipment
Performs all Trauma Protocols
Able to assess plan and provide individualized care for patients taking into account the mental status development and physical needs of each patient based on age
Performs all Fluoro produres
Performs all OR Procedures
CT:
Performs CT scan procedures per CT Procedure Manual / Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, and administers first aid/CPR
Assist patients on and off the table
Prepares and calculates appropriate dosage and/or administers contrast media ie orally, IV, rectally
Starts Intravenous lines and administers IV Contrast
Assists the Radiologist in biopsies, abscess drainages and other procedure
Performs daily safety warmup and quality control check on CT equipment
PACS:
Ensures all computed and digital images are properly archived on Synapse
Scan Documents in a timely manner
Trouble shoot as needed
Push images to other Hospitals
Burn Cd's/and enter Tech notes into each exam completed
HIS/RIS:
Ensures timely reporting of exams
Charges exams correctly
Prints Schedules and checks Patient orders
Confirms patient identity with two identifier
Organizational Expectations:
Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.
Safety: Practices workplace safety daily
Employee Engagement:
Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
Completes all required annual education on or before the due date
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Familiarity with computer and other business machines
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate from an A.M.A approved school of Radiologic Technology
Experience: 1 year of X-Ray Experience required. Clinical Rotations will be considered
License and Certification: Must be Registered with the ARRT. RT required. CT required after 18 months of employment. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Must be registered with the New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required