What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST LEVEL II position at Mission Community Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION
IMAGING
TECHNOLOGIST LEVEL II
Position Summary
The Level II Radiology Technologist is responsible for performing all diagnostic radiology
procedures including fluoroscopic, portables, C-arm and limited special procedure examinations,
consistent with ALARA and Title 17 recommendations.
In addition, performs at least one of the following modalities : Mammography, Ultrasound, CAT
Scan or Nuclear Medicine. This position will be primarily working with pediatric, adolescent,
adult and geriatric.
Major Responsibility
Technical Skills
The level II Technologist must have current knowledge of equipment, techniques,
positioning and film processing to perform safe and diagnostic radiographs for
interpretation. This position is also responsible for the timely completion of radiology
examinations to comply with department and hospital standards specific to patient care,
this includes interacting with patients, physicians, staff and visitors while providing
patient care obligations.
Radiation Safety
The Level II Technologist is responsible to provide patients and staff, protection
in accordance with hospital and state radiation standards and must provide prompt
and accurate notification of equipment failure and / or related problems regarding
the efficient operation of the department.
Non-Technical Skills
The Level II Technologist must be proficient in maintaining a smooth patient flow
regarding patient transportation, processing, scheduling and appointment changes,
x-ray master jacket preparation and terminal digit filing.
LEADERSHIP ROLE
Communication
It is the primary responsibility of the technologist to communicate
with staff all patient related issues during shift changes.
The technologist is responsible for notifying the supervisor when supply
levels are low and need to be re-ordered to insure that adequate levels are
maintained.Imaging Technologist Level II
Professional Behavior
1. The Level II Technologist must maintain professional behavior with patients and staff
at all times and is required to comply with JCAHO standards as determined by MCH
Administration.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the
principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as detailed
description of all the work required that may be inherent in the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LEVEL II
The Level II position must have the mandatory technical skills or licensure to perform one or
more of the following modalities.
Mammography
Current CRT and / or ARRT-M.
Ultrasound
Current CRT and / or ARDMS Eligible.
CAT Scan
Current CRT and necessary CAT Scan experience with proven technical skills &
knowledge.
Nuclear Medicine
Current CRT and / or CNM Nuclear Medicine License.
Q UALIFICATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of radiology.
ARRT Preferred
Current CRT and Fluoroscopy license state of California.
Current license for Ultrasound, Mammography and Nuclear Medicine, experience and
technical skill knowledge is necessary to qualify for the CAT Scan modality.
Current CPRImaging Technologist Level II
P HYSICAL D EMAND A NALYSIS
1. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety
2. VISUAL
REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate
physical environment with safety.
3. HEARING
REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety
4. WORKING CONDITIONS : Office working conditions : Normal
Patient Care Areas : With safety precautions
