Radiologic Technologist and Clinical Support Assistant

Perform routine radiographic procedures for diagnostic purposes. Serve as radiation safety officer for the organization. Assist with obstetric ultrasound as needed. Assist nursing staff by rooming patients, performing EKGs, spirometry, and other duties within training and scope of practice. Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and equipment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide radiologic services.
• Explain the process to patients, align the patient, position the equipment, select the proper exposure factors and operate the equipment.
• Monitor level of supplies and notify appropriate personnel of supply needs.
• Maintain organizes x-ray files and records.
• Maintain department cleanliness.
• Assess need for equipment service, arrange for service, and maintain service records.
• Update procedure manuals as needed.
• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control testing required by the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Set up and clean exam rooms.
• Maintain data tracking systems for radiology services, including procedure trending and Images for a Cause.
• Arrange referrals for advanced radiology services through Images for a Cause program, including the provision of language services as applicable.
• Clean instruments.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties for the lab.
• Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient, reviews and/or records medical history, take and document vital signs, and confirm reason for visit
• Document in electronic medical record in an accurate and confidential manner.
• Set up and assist with diagnostic or therapeutic procedures by providing examination gown and drape for patient, helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment, and arrange examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Carry out provider orders within scope and training
• Act on medical assistant/Clinic EMT standing orders per established organizational policies and procedures in regard to chronic care and preventive care needs for the patient as part of Team Visit Planning
• Respond effectively to urgent or emergency situations
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator/freezer temperatures, eyewash stations, instrument sterilization logs, etc.)
• Set priorities and organize work to deliver safe and efficient patient care
• Monitor clinic safety and observance of standard precautions
• Communicate with clinic manager regarding general workflow within the clinic and immediately notifies RN or clinic manager of urgent concerns during the shift.
• Assist in peer training of MA/Clinic EMT clinical skills with MA/Clinic EMT externs or new MA/Clinic EMTs during their orientation period
• Perform other duties as assigned based on training and scope

RSO RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that the facility meets federal, state and local standards for the scope of the practice of services by performing the following tasks:

 

• Quality assurance program
• Assure calibration test reports are scanned onto O: Drive folder.
• Radiation Safety
• Make sure x-ray tech are using ALARA principal when radiographing patients-biennially
• Monitor lead aprons annually.
• MDH registration annually
• Equipment Visual inspection annually
• Reject/Retake analysis
• MDH sample audit annually
• File dosimeter reports
• Give annual report to employee
• Request dosimeter report from new employees
• Train new employees
• Have new employees fill out, date, and sign training documents
• File them in RSO binder
• Ensure credentials are on record for anyone that works/Cover in X-ray Department
• File copy of credentials in RSO binder

 

Key Competencies:

 

Technical Competencies:

A full list of current competencies is available by asking the Director of Nursing.  They include, but are not limited to:

• Vital Signs Core Competency
• Instrument Cleaning, Wrapping/Packaging, and Sterilization Competency
• Hand Hygiene Competency
• EKG/Spirometry Competency

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Dependability and commit to patient experience
• Commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interper