FT Lead Rad Tech

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Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking FT Lead Registered Radiology Technologist. The Lead Registered Radiologist Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Functions as lead technologist. Reviews images for quality and completeness. Able to constructively deliver feedback on staffs quality of images. Functional oversight of department in the absence of the chief tech. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager. Functions as a shift leader in radiology.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care
* a. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* b. Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
* c. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
* d. Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* e. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
* f. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* g. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
* h. Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
* i. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
* j. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
* k. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* l. Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* m. Uses critical thinking skills.
* n. Asks clarifying questions.
* o. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* p. Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
* q. Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
* r. Preps the patient for the procedure.
* s. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
* t. Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
Equipment
* a. Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
* b. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* c. Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
* d. Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
* e. Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication
* a. Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
* b. Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
* c. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.<