RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST II - QUICK DRAW + OUTPATIENT CENTERS

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Perform multiple duties that include noninvasive radiographic exams of various anatomical parts, collection of blood, urine, and stool specimens, perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram, and perform patient registration duties when applicable. 

Essential Job Functions

• Performs accurate, skillful capillary and venipunctures to obtain adequate specimens needed for analysis.
  • Properly identify patients using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to the customer.
  • Review physician order(s) to ensure that proper tests are ordered and obtained.
  • Enter orders into Laboratory Information System correctly to ensure proper billing and reimbursements.
  • Prepare collection site using established techniques according to hospital standards, including hand hygiene and standard precautions.
  • Collects specimens needed for cultures, add cytology fixative to specimens, instructs customers in the proper collection of requested specimens.
  • Ensure that all specimens are properly labeled.
  • Demonstrates minimal redraws and performs in compliance with the redraw policy.
  • Assists in urine drug screen collections following established procedures.
  • Centrifuge specimens as needed and maintain proper storage of specimens until transported to Laboratory Services.
• Remain knowledgeable and current on specimens sent to reference Lab for processing.
  • Recognize where Laboratory services should be provided according to the customers insurance.
  • Confirm information regarding the registration of these contracted Laboratory services is done correctly according to the testing ordered by the physician.
  • Follow established guidelines as to which testing can be conducted at Independence Health Laboratory Services and which must be resulted with Quest.
  • Gain access to the Quest website as needed for the requested blood testing requirements.
  • Ensure the specimens for contracted Laboratory services are labeled correctly and prepared properly for transport to the independent Laboratory.
  • Educate customers about where their requested blood collections will be resulted and address any of their concerns.
• Obtains optimum images during radiographic exams and procedures.
  • Properly identify customers using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.
  • Review ordering physician's x-ray exam request and place the order(s) into the Radiology Information System to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.
  • Escort the customer into the exam area, provide accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the customer can understand.
  • Choose proper technique and positioning for requested x-ray exam(s) according to the established Imaging Services Protocols and use protective shielding devices according to established procedures.
  • Utilize and remain familiar with the CR/DR equipment to maximize image quality.
  • Send images to the PAC's system for interpretation by Radiologist.
• Perform a 12 lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) for diagnosis by a physician.
  • Properly identify customers using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.
  • Verify physician order and provide explanation at a level the customer can understand.
  • Enter correct order into the ECG Management System to ensure proper billing and reimbursements.
  • Demonstrate proper lead placement in appropriate anatomical areas for 12 lead ECG.
  • Demonstrates that all ECG tracings are accurate, properly identified and prepared for physician interpretation.
  • Acknowledges the completion of the EGG in the EGG Management System.
  • Transmits electronically stored information or manually send the ECG to the Cardiology Department for interpretation and permanent storage.
• Document information about customer care, exams, and customer history in appropriate record areas.
  • Verify and enter correct orders into the various systems utilized by Laboratory and Imaging Services and the Cardiology Department.
  • Document appropriate history into the Imaging Services PAC's system including any previous exams for comparison.
  • Document chance of pregnancy for women of childbearing age and if shielding was provided to the customer in the appropriate section of the Imaging Services HIS/RIS system.
  • Scan the appropriate documents into the Imaging Services PAC's system to maintain proper documentation.
  • Complete an event reporting form for all events that arise not consistent with normal patient care.
• Dispense Oral Contrast to customers in preparation for CT exams of the abdomen, pel