RADIOLOGY TECH I

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                 Radiology Technician          

DEPARTMENT:         Radiology       

 DATE:                        2024    

REPORTS TO:           Radiology Manager

JOB CODE:               196

GRADE:                     PS-5    

FLSA STATUS:         Non-Exempt   

SUMMARY    

The OIC radiologic technologist thrives in a fast pace and high patient volume environment is responsible for obtaining radiographs of the highest diagnostic value, while providing excellent patient care, radiation protection, and customer service.  Works closely with nurses and doctors and contribute to the overall OIC team to provide patients with the best care from start to finish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses radiation conservatively and closely adhere to the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) as set forth by the California department of public health. 
• Responsible for recording occupational radiation exposure through the use of dosimetry devices.
• Ensures all images are promptly and correctly transferred to PACS and kept in the patient’s medical record.
• Protects patient privacy and follow the guidelines of HIPPA.
• Ensures all machines and accessory equipment are handled with care and are routinely cleaned and serviced.
• Provides guidance to student interns from the medical imaging program at Charles R. Drew University who rotate through every semester. Supervises student interactions with patients and approves all images before being sent to PACS. 
• Creates a calm and soothing environment for both patients and parents by clearly explaining procedures and the necessity for use of radiation.
• Applies and removes a variety of cast and splints, works efficiently with plaster or fiberglass depending on doctor’s preference;
• Prepares the exam room with appropriate equipment and perform all infection control processes. 
• Explains procedures and instructs patients and their families in the care of cast, strappings and dressings and reassures patients when removing cast with cast cutters or other such devices.
• Work with a variety of different machines which include the EOS, DR and CR based machines as well as a weight bearing CT machine.
• Verifies patient demographics such as name, DOB, site of injury, and side of injury prior to beginning exam. Females of childbearing age must be screened for possible pregnancy prior to being exposed to ionizing radiation.
• Interpret doctors’ orders and follow instructions like xip/xop, weight bearing, with ruler, with blocks, bending etc.
• Assists with the full range of fluoroscopic procedures performed at OIC i.e. fracture reductions, cast wedging, pain management injections, fluid aspirations and OR. 
• Responsible for scheduling and billing of all radiologic exams performed when working independently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SUCCESS INDICATORS

• Ability to adapt all OIC’s clinical care settings such as urgent care, follow-up clinic, sports medicine, general orthopedics, and outpatient surgery.
• Knowledge of protocols for different clinics and doctors as well as perform views that correspond to specific pathologies.
• Ability to manage patient flow, greet patients and effectively position for visualization of needed anatomy as well as use the appropriate markers and annotations.
• Must maintain current CRT, CRT FLUORO, and ARRT licensure as well as BLS\CPR.
• Proficient in casting/splinting techniques using plaster or fiberglass as ordered by the doctor.
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with nurses and doctors in contributing to the overall OIC team and provide patients with the best care from start to finish.
• Ability to float between departments and staff urgent care on weekends and holidays. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or certificate in radiology from an accredited JCERT program required.
• Two or more years of experience in a clinical care setting preferred.
• Must have current CRT, CRT FLUORO, ARRT licensure. 
• Must have current BLS\CPR certification.
• Must be familiar with state and federal regulations.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Members of the radiology team must be able to capably obtain medical imaging from patients with many different physical or mental challenges such as bone deformities, severe scoliosis, cerebral palsy, and autism. 
• With new and painful injuries, the technologist must assess the severity of the fracture and modify routine positioning in order to provide comfort and pain management, as well as avoiding further injury to the patient. 
• Technologists must make use of all features on x-ray machines and auxiliary equipment in order to better visualize anatomy that might be within a cast, or held in braces, splints, external fixators, or traction.

 SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS:

OIC technologists are expected to staff urgent care on weekends and holidays, and must be willing to travel by plane to off-site clinics in Calexico as well as internationally to Mexicali, Mexico.