Registered Technologist: Radiology

Description

A. The position is located at Raleigh Radiology offices, freestanding outpatient imaging centers located in Wake County, NC, and surrounding areas.

B. The primary function of the Radiologic technologist is to provide diagnostic radiology imaging services including x-rays, fluoroscopy, and bone density to outpatients.

C. The radiographer is responsible for coordination of patient care for all patients. S/he follows established protocols, policies, procedures, and specific instruction.

D. The radiologic technologist is registered in the following modalities: Radiography. Rotation through all modalities to assist may be required.

E. This position reports to the Clinical Manager or Senior Manager of Practice Operations.

Requirements

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Radiography Duties 50%

a) Maintains standards of professional care.

b) Implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology.

c) Assesses patient’s condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs, sets goals, and responds appropriately to meet those needs, which includes discharge teaching.

d) Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions to care rendered.

e) Administers contrast to assigned patients.

f) Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed.

g) Participates in economical utilization of supplies.

h) Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use.

i) Assists coworkers and physicians in giving care to patients.

j) Establishes and maintains open communication.

k) Utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.

l) Assists with / or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients.

m) Maintains clean, safe, and well-maintained supplied environment for patients and staff.

n) On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting other in accomplishing theirs; serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect; conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees.

o) Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned which may include but not limited to scheduling.

2) Patient Care Activities 35%

a) Obtains initial history and assessment.

b) Completes and documents history sheets.

c) Performs assessment that may include:

i) Vital signs, lab value interpretation

ii) History of recent complaint (reason for procedure)

iii) Brief pertinent medical history

iv) Complete list of medications and dosages

v) Allergies

vi) Other pertinent assessment facts such as LMP, tetanus history, weight, etc.

d) Observes and assesses patients on an ongoing basis throughout patient visit to RRCary.

i) Assesses patient’s physical and psychological state as well his or her responses to procedure.

ii) Assesses and reflects condition of patient accurately.

iii) Assesses (when appropriate) neurological checks, breath sounds, etc, as instructed by supervising Radiologist or referring MD. Notifies appropriate entity when emergency arises.

iv) Starts emergency procedures up to and including BLS.

v) Documents assessments

vi) Assesses and documents patient knowledge and understanding of the procedure and aftercare.

(1) Documents in RIS that teaching, or after-care instructions provided.

(2) Documents when referring MD is contacted in RIS and provides written instruction to patient to assure follow-through.

(3) Follows up in appropriate time frame on condition of patients who suffer adverse reactions.

(4) Documents appropriate information on forms used by Raleigh Radiology.

e) Provides report to referring MD after completion of procedure in Imaging Department in the following manner:

i) Be concise and accurately reflect physiological and psychological facts regarding each patient.

ii) Relay reports immediately upon completion of procedure and/or when patient is discharged.

iii) Initiate communication directly with peers or other appropriate personnel relative to providing continuous quality patient care.

(a) Keep physician current on changes in patient’s condition.

3) Safety/Infection Control 10%

a) Adheres to safety / infection control policies and procedures.

b) Reports unsafe equipment and assures follow-up.

c) Assesses patients and plans appropriately for safety / infection control.

d) Assures