Ms-Radiologic Tech-Days

Tech Radiology

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Last Published: 2/1/2017

Last Modified: 12/12/2016

First Name

xxxxx

Last Name

xxxxx

Position Code

01.3520.01.0510

Position Name

Tech Radiology

Department Code

01.3520

Department Name

Radiology

Facility Code

01

Facility Name

North

Manager Name

xxxxx

Date of Hire

xxxxx

Position Change Date

xxxxx

Total Weight = 100%

JOB SUMMARY

• Performs a variety of imaging procedures using both stationary and portable equipment. Procedures are performed throughout the hospital as well as in surgery and the emergency room. Services are delivered to all age groups. The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for patient safety protocols. Works closely with the Radiologists to provide imaging needs to consumers. Participates in CQI activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

1. Professional Requirements:

• Attends required in-service education.
• Works well with others; a team player.
• Accepts responsibility; follows through to completion of project or task.
• Listens attentively, ask questions if instructions are not clearly understood.
• Speaks clearly, calmly and professionally even when under pressure.
• Deals appropriately with all consumers; always professional, doesnt make inappropriate remarks.
• Understands the big picture; the importance of their job tasks in the overall diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
• Maintains work area in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and accurate use of hospital computer system.
• Makes the correct decision; does the right thing for patient safety, and consumer relations.
• Helps new employees in the orientation process, teaches duties and responsibilities accurately.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment and films.
• Instructs and prepares patients for roentgenographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms and hip pinnings in surgery.
• Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations.
• Transfers images to PACS system
• Transports patients to and from radiology department to various locations in the hospital when necessary.
• Safely administers IV contrast material, appropriately monitors patients and recognizes early stages of allergic reaction.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.
• Assists in maintaining files.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family, physicians and co-workers.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes appropriate documentation, paper work, computer entries, area stocking and cleaning.
• Maintains all license as required.
• Maintains emergency equipment in appropriate manner ready for immediate use.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Participates in age-specific competency process.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Certified by the State of Mississippi to practice and administer radiation.
• Current BCLS certification.

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages may be helpful.

• Moderate to advanced computer and data entry skills.
• Good communication skills; both listening and speaking.
• All clinical skills associated with that of a Radiologic technologist; positioning, technique, anatomy, IV maintenance.

• All age groups.

• Classification I: Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and functions well under stressful situations.
• Answers telephone and greets all patients and family members in a polite and tactful manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Descriptions for Physical Demands:
  1-33% - Occasional; 34-67% - Frequent; 68-100% - Continuous

1. Physical Demands
   On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. This job requires that weight is lifted or force is exerted.

• Stand - Continuous
• Walk - Continuous
• Sit - Occasional
• Talk or hear - Continuous
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel - Frequent
• Push/Pull - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Up to 10 pounds - Frequent
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequent
• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Ability to hear client call
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff
• Ability to hear overhead paging system and fire alarms

• Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequent
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasional
• Risk of electrical shock - Frequent
• Risk of radiation - Continuous
• The typical noise level for the work environment - Moderate Noise

• Repetitive use of hands - Frequent
• Grasping: simple/light - Frequent
• Grasping: firm/heavy - Frequent
• Fine Dexterity - Frequent

PERFORMANCE RATINGS KEY

Abbrev.

Rating

Exceeds Expectations

EE

3

Meets Expectations

ME

2

Needs Improvment

NI

1

Unsatisfactory

U

0

EMPLOYEE-BASED COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS (Part A)

• Part A of this form has been designed to document the level of performance as measured against the employee-based competencies/behaviors. After each of the competencies/behaviors, senior management has indicated the weighting, giving the highest weighting to those competencies needing the most focus. The Position Questionnaires/Position Descriptions should be used as a reference guide. The total weighting of all competencies/behaviors is 100. The competencies/behaviors support the Anderson Regional Health Systems (ARHS) strategic planning goals which focus on: Safety; Quality; Satisfaction; People and Finance.

15%

People and Satisfaction

• Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy when interfacing with patients, family members, contributors, healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, vendors and/or other outside sources.
• Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy when interfacing with co-workers at all levels organization-wide.
• Demonstrates team building leadership.
• Exhibits organizational values.

15%

Quality

• Participates in the intra and interdepartmental continuous quality improvement process involving enhanced work processes, productivity, and employee relations.
• Participates in improved departmental efficiency and productivity.
• Participates in improving and/or supporting departmental policies and procedures.

15%

Finance

• Promotes ARHS financial objectives by effectively establishing position priorities in accordance with department procedures & accurately projecting the time frames needed to perform position-related duties.
• Conducts position duties in an organized and orderly manner avoiding costly mistakes.
• Avoids wasting time and departmental resources.

25%

Safety / Knowledge / Position Skills

• Supports and adheres to safety rules and supports and adheres to applicable TJC requirements.
• Keeps apprised of current and proposed safety and risk management procedures.