Radiological Technologist – Pain Management

Radiological Technologist – Pain Management

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies
• Graduate – Radiology Program
• Certification – Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 60 days of hire or transfer
• Radiologic Technologist (RT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of CR/DR, Fluoroscopy in acute care environments, quality control, image processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Provides learning environment, Provides exceptional customer service to all.
• Will work as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks and to assist with the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Understands and uses radiologic safety to minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and monitored by radiation badges.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously. Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system. Has positive attitude and customer service mind set. Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
• Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
• Participates in upkeep of department, i.e, cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
• As appropriate, prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Documents appropriately in patients chart. Completed injector training.
• Reviews patient’s condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions. Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure. Educates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed. Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Radiographer Experience