- Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
- Reconfirms patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
- Reviews the patient's chart and/or the physician's order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.
- Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
- Provide information to the patient about the procedure.
- Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
- Instructs patient regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures including allergic reactions.
- Analyzes the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
- Determines whether patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.
- Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
- Selects appropriate shielding and positioning devices.
- Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines (if applicable)
- Obtains written consent prior to IV contrast administration.
- Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast agents.
- Determines appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.
- Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
- Obtains optimum images during exam/procedure.
- Sets/adjusts radiographic equipment.
- Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images per established protocols.
- Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist (where applicable).
- Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record (where applicable).
- Verifies/enters correct order into RIS/HIS
- Documents appropriate patient history in PACS system.
- Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
- Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
- Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done promptly (where applicable).
- Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER (if applicable) to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
- Coordinates patient care with other departments within Imaging/radiology
- Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
- Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment.
- Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
- Implements downtime procedures when necessary (where applicable).
- Coordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
- Initiates established downtime procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by the ARRT.
- 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
- Current registry with the ARRT
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 with renewal
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
- See below.
- Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
- Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
- See below.
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Radiologic Technologist - Butler, United States - Excela Health
Description
$15,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLEJob Summary/Overall Objectives
Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.
Essential Job Functions
Required Qualifications/Experience
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.
Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work EnvironmentWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.
Occasionally to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
x
Extreme Cold
x
Heights
x
Confined Spaces
x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle
x
x
Operates Heavy Equipment
x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
x
Rotates All Shifts
x
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
x
On-Call
x
x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
x
x
Travel Between Sites
x
x
Direct Patient Care
x
x
Respirator Protective Equipment
x
x
Eye Protection
x
x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
Hearing Protection
x
Hand Protection
x
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection
x
x
Latex Exposure
x
x
Solvent Exposure
x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
x
x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
x
Mist Exposure
x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
x
Laser Exposure
x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.
Occasionally to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
x
x
Sitting
x
x
Walking
x
x
Climbing Stairs
x
x
Climbing Ladders
x
Standing
x
x
Kneeling
x
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
x
Twisting/Turning
x
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation
x
x
Gross Grasp
x
x
Fine Finger Manipulation
x
x
Hand/Arm Coordination
x
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
50#
Carry
x
10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
x
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
x
Color Vision
x
x
Hearing Clearly
x
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
x
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
x
x
Reaching Forward
x
x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###
10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
###
50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###
35#
50#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
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10#
When lift requirement is more than 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
