What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist/Limited Scope Urgent Care position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for the production and development of quality radiographs, equipment maintenance and quality improvement/quality control according to established policies and procedures. May also perform lab functions as required.
Job Functions
- Instructs patients regarding x-ray procedure.
- Prepares room, equipment and material as needed for patient procedures.
- Communicates with providers, patients and support staff as needed.
- Organizes and maintains x-ray supplies and inventory.
- Provides maintenance, QC and adjustments of radiology equipment.
- Instructs other medical personnel in proper radiological techniques and the maintenance of equipment.
- Maintains film filing system including reports and film retrieval.
- Maintains knowledge of current and new technology.
- Oversee compliance programs and represents clinic Radiology department during surveys/audits
- May also perform lab duties as needed which may include but are not limited to venipuncture, collection of specimens through various routes.
- Demonstrates room and equipment cleaning process between patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved school of radiology
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of x-ray safety for patients and personnel
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Knowledge of proper patient positioning and state radiology regulations
- Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certifications
- AART Board registered
Preferred Qualifications
- EMR experience
Cognitive and Mental Demands
Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Continuous
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Continuous
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Frequent
Problem Solving - Frequent
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Frequent
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Continuous
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Casual
