Radiologic Technologist - Part Time, Days

Department:

05509 AMG Oswego - Radiology: Xray

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

20 hours a week current schedule below but subject to change according to clinic needs

one week Monday 9-5, Tuesday 9-5, and Saturday 7-12

one week Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 7-12, Friday 9-5

Major Responsibilities: 

• Determination of appropriate radiological technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices. 

•     Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.  

•     Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patients condition to obtain quality films for the radiologists.  

•     Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist to review.  

• Operation of advanced and sophisticated radiology equipment. 

•     Assists radiologists with procedures to include the more advanced and specialty procedures (i.e., basic special procedures, QA assignments as assigned, etc.) requiring additional experience and knowledge.  

• Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.  

•     Uses universal precautions in daily performance of procedures. 

•     Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all time (i.e., appropriate patient shielding, etc.) 

•     Maintains exposure badge. 

•     Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis. 

•     Administers CPR as necessary. 

•     Assures accuracy of examination performed and requisition. 

•     Familiar with MSDS information pertaining to chemicals used in the department. 

•     Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, daily statistics, answering telephones, scheduling examinations and giving instructions to patients for examination to provide smooth and continuous department services. 

•     Determines appropriate ICD 9 codes for completed procedures. 

• Coordination of quality control tasks. 

•     Checks film quality and ensure proper and correct labeling is provided. 

•     Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental/center procedures. 

•     Performs quality control activities, responds to inquires, coordinates patient flow and communicates with Radiologists and other personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion. 

•     Prepares radiology rooms for procedures and equipment and supplies as required. 

•     Reports deficient inventory and linen to immediate supervisor.