What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIMITED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?
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Position Summary
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Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical work in taking radiographs of patients for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
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Position Responsibilities
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Unit Specific Position Responsibilities-
Cleans x ray equipment.
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Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation.
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Assists in maintaining and stocking departmental supplies.
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Assists as assigned in training other department personnel.
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Responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness in assigned areas.
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May schedule patients for radiology procedures.
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Performs other assigned duties.
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Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
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Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes.
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Assists patients, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service.
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Effectively communicates with patients, staff and physicians.
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Performs all duties of Limited Radiologic Technologist. (per scope of practice)
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Prepares patients (neonatal through geriatric) for special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedure including: myleograms, arthrograms, venograms, and interventional radiographic exams.
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Prepares sterile tray for procedures.
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Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions patients accordingly; sets x ray equipment and takes x rays for a variety of special and routine examinations.
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Prepares electronic images for interpretation by radiologist.
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Performs diagnostic x ray exposures on neonates through geriatric patients in the Radiology Department or other patient areas.
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Positions the patient according to standard guides or by alternative positions on the compromised patients.
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Performs portable exams on patients unable to come to the Radiology Department.
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Responsible for patient's physical safety.
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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
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Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
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Completion of an IDPH recognized training program
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Possession of current Iowa Permit to Practice
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Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers
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Enrollment in Radiologic Technologist program
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Organizational Requirements:
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Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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None specified
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Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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Ability to perform quality diagnostic radiologic procedures.
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Ability to position patients.
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Ability to communicate with patients, staff and physicians.
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Ability to navigate and/or use an Electronic Health Record (EMR) and PACS system.
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Skill in providing diagnostic x ray services.
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Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry, and their applications.
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Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
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Active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for neonate through geriatric patients.
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Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.
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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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None specified
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