Imaging Technologist

Imaging Technologist

Requirements

• CA Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license
• BLS
• Fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire/transfer
• Ability to work variable shifts and be on call location dependent

Responsibilities

• Operates X-ray equipment according to procedure
• Provides radiation protection for patient according to prescribed safety standards
• Adjusts technical factors to accommodate the age, body habitus, disease process and condition of each patient
• Verifies correct order on chart or provided physician order, referring questions to supervisor or physician before performing procedure
• All documentation and data entry is complete and accurate, according to policy
• Notifies physician if any modifications to exam ordered are required
• Uses department computers according to procedures
• Knows Radiology Information System (RIS), properly charges exams, adds supplies if necessary
• Modifies orders and cancels exams appropriately, including documenting reason in RIS
• Keeps designated work area clean and orderly
• Clean equipment and rooms; stock supplies and maintains area in a ready condition
• Assists in administering first aid as necessary
• Maintains current Basic Life Support certification
• Develops images using Computed Radiography (CR) or when available, Digital Radiography (DR) system with correct information and positioning markers on image
• Transfers patient to and from X-ray room; positions patient correctly for X-ray being taken as assigned
• Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient
• Properly performs portable radiography, checking chart and seeking nursing assistance when necessary
• Identifies patient and exam accuracy by verifying at least two patient identifiers and by checking for proper exam order
• Notifies nursing upon modification, rescheduling, or canceling of an exam as necessary
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of hospital, clinic, medical staff, and community
• Portrays department positively to all
• Becomes familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images on the hospital PACs system
• Fully understands and complies with ensuring proper security of medications
• May have access to cabinets that house emergency medication kits, contrast reaction kits, commercially prepared kits, and medications that are provided to licensed personnel authorized to administer
• Responsible for maintaining PAR Levels and currency of dates on supplies and medications they stock
• Assists in specific areas of training for radiology technology students
• Is a role model and provides a positive atmosphere for learning
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement and quality assurance
• May be assigned specific duties as necessary in compiling or collecting data
• Assists other members of the shift with patient assignments
• Takes initiative in helping others within own unit as well as outside units, when workload permits
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs
• Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT