Job Description
Essential Functions
Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes
Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Able to start and maintain IV lines
Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge to operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting, patient positioning, principles of radiation exposure/ safety, quality control, image processing, specialized protocols and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
Will work as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
Monument Health is a teaching organization; all radiology technologists will provide a learning environment for the students completing their clinical rotation.
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 minimizes 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.