Radiologic Technologist I (Prn)

JOB TITLE: Radiologic Technologist
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
REPORTS TO: Radiology Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Radiologic Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients' service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area/department's policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Current Wyoming Radiologic Technologist licensing and registration
Current ARRT in Radiography
Ability to work in at least one modality listed below.
EXPERIENCE
Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.
SKILLS
Tech I - ARRT or ARDMS in one modality (i.e. ARRT general radiography or ARDMS one category)
Tech II - ARRT or ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories.
Tech III - ARRT or ARDMS certified in three modalities modalities/ARDMS categories.
Tech IV - ARRT or ARDMS certified in four modalities modalities/ARDMS categories.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must provide radiographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• Performs diagnostic medical radiography within department and other areas.
• Maintains patient records and files.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program involving the area of radiographs.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Transfers patient to and from radiology.
• Responsible for development of films.
• In absence of supervisor, is able to assume responsibility of department.
• Rotates shifts as required.
• Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Follows policies and procedures as set up by CRH Administration.
• Assists in general hygiene of department and self.
• Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
• Must be willing to able to take call.
• Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Director sees fit.
• Must be able to perform duties in one field outside of routine radiography and willing to work outside of modality, i.e., Ultrasound, MRI, C.T., Nuclear Medicine or Mammography.
• Must maintain competency in ancillary modality as described in addendum.
• Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.

NUCLEAR:

• Responsible for record maintenance and NRC compliance.
• Responsible for care of equipment in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Able to perform venipuncture.
• Alter routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Thorough knowledge of NRC regulations, license requirements and radiation safety.
• Provide radiologist with high quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Continue to seek education within this modality staying abreast of changing technology.
• Daily/Weekly QC

MAMMOGRAPHY:

• Is able to perform the following:
  • Breast needle localization
  • Specimen radiography
  • Quality control
  • Screening
  • Diagnostic
  • Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Actively pursues five CEU's Mammography credits per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements and kept in Radiology
• Performs 100 mammograms per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements and kept in Radiology

ULTRASOUND:

• Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.
• Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification as a goal.
• Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements.
• Responsible for care of transducers.
• Responsible for neatness of work area.
• Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure
• Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures.
• Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Care of glutaraldehyde station.
• Assists with preparation of vascular lab license.
• Actively pursues education in a changing field.

MRI:

• Technically able to perform all requested procedures or to improvise with new studies.
• Responsible for care of coils.
• Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedures
• Active part of policy and procedure preparation in this area.
• Converse with referring physicians regarding imaging procedures.
• Able to perform venipuncture.
• Magnet safety/ patient and staff.
• Able to perform quench procedure.
• Cleaning area.
• Processor care.
• Daily/Weekly QC

CT/ INTERVENTIONAL:

• Responsible for care of equipment in this area.
• Responsible for record maintenance.
• Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.
• Active part in the preparation of procedure in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Strive towards the goal of venipuncture.
• Follow standard precautions procedure.
• Alter routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Change contrast levels per age group.
• Set up and run automatic injector.
• Familiar with contraindications of contract.
• Competent in tele-radiology transmission.
• Competent in sterile technique.
• Actively assists in supply inventory and ordering.
• Daily/Weekly QC

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services and disaster drills.