Radiology Technologist (Health Express Urgent Care)

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Requisition Number:

R-20518

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

HXP Urgent Care Weymouth

Status:

Part time

Budgeted Hours:

0

Shift:

Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 - Patient Care

   a - Confirm patient’s identity.

   b - Evaluate patient’s ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.

   c - Explain and confirm patient’s preparation (e.g., diet restrictions, preparatory medications) prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.

   d - Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information (e.g., patient history, clinical diagnosis).

   e - Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.

   f - Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., IV’s, oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.

   g - Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.

   h - Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.

   i - Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., contrast studies).

   j - Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient’s family.

2 - (continued from # 1)

   a - Practice standard precautions.

   b - Follow appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.

   c - Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient’s movement and/or ensure patients safety.

   d - Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patient.

   e - Prior to administration of contrast agent, gather information to determine appropriate dosage, and to determine if patient is at increased risk of adverse reaction.

   f - Confirm type of contrast media and prepare for administration.

   g - Use sterile or aseptic technique and prepare for administration.

   h - Observe patient after administration of contrast media to detect adverse reactions.

   i - Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.

   j - Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient’s family.

3 - (continued from #2)

   a - Maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.

   b - Document required information on patient’s medical record (e.g., radiographic requisitions, radiographs).

   c - Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.

   d - Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increase responsibility.

4 - Radiation Protection

   a - Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.

   b - Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.

   c - Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.

   d - Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action (i.e., document response, contact physician).

   e - Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.

   f - Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.

   g - Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.

   h - Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.

   i - Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.

   j - Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports to determine if values for the reporting period are within established limits.

5 - Equipment Operation

   a - Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories.
a.  Three-phrase generator.
b.  High frequency generator.
c.  Bone densitometry unit.

   b - Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories.
a.  Fixed fluoroscopic unit and accessories
b.  Pulse fluoroscopy
c.  Digital fluoroscopy
d.  Mobile fluoroscopic unit

   c - Prepare and operate digital imaging devices.
a.  Computerized radiography
b.  Direct digital radiography
c.  Picture archival and communication system (PACS)