Rad Tech - FT

Radiology Technical Employees

MAIN FUNCTION:

Operate under the direction of the Imaging Services Director, and/or Manager. For clinical direction the Medical Director of Radiology will have direct influence over the tasks performed. The Imaging Services Technologist will perform exams that include Diagnostic Testing, Therapeutic Exams, and Moderate Interventional Procedures.

All Technologists will be responsible to identify the correct patient for the exam, evaluate the physician order for accuracy and pertinent clinical information, and perform a complete, accurate, quality; Diagnostic or Therapeutic exam. It should be known that the patient population whom the exam is performed on may vary from neonate to geriatric. Upon completion of the exam the Technologist will be required to complete the paperwork (computer completion) and inform the Radiologist the examination is available for interpretation. The technologist at times based on patient workload volume may be required to assist and manage other responsibility demands as requested by Imaging management. The Technologist will at all times be responsible for maintaining a HIPPA compliant, safe environment for each patient they serve.

Unit Specific Requirements:

Radiation Generating Equipment

POSITIONS – Diagnostic X-Ray Technologist, Computed Tomography Technologist, Mammography Technologist, Cath/Specials Technologist, and Bone Density Technologist

Key Functions

• Perform QC as outlined below
  • Perform appropriate tube warm up practices
  • Perform quality control specific to modality (Phantom Imaging and evaluation, cassette cleaning, etc…)
  • Work with Field Service Engineer to maintain equipment functionality and image quality
• Apply appropriate radiation safety practices to daily activities
  • Practice ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) methods to minimize radiation exposure to patients and coworkers
  • Utilize protective barriers, lead aprons, and shields when possible
  • Collimate and shield to minimize patient radiation exposure
  • Participate in data collection for quarterly Radiology Quality Assurance Committee
  • Always follow the Safe Operating Procedures specific to the equipment
  • Work closely with the medical physicist to follow ODH (Ohio Department of Health) rules regarding radiation safety practices
• Routine responsibilities
  • Evaluate the physicians order for accuracy
  • Identify the patient utilizing two forms of ID
  • Set appropriate KVP, MAS settings for exposure
  • Accurately position the patient so that all projections can be obtained
  • Perform exam to provide quality images for physician interpretation
  • Post process image data for physician interpretation
  • Provide patient education when required
  • Provide hospital personnel education as needed
  • Work under the direction of the Radiologist/Physician during procedures to achieve the goal of appropriate care
  • In an emergent situation operate quickly, and in control, provide the procedure to achieve the best patient outcome