Radiologic Technologist

Description

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of radiology procedures utilizing all aspects of the equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs X-Ray examinations following EIC Radiologist’s set Protocols
• Full understanding and operation of all X-Ray equipment, including digitizer if applicable.
• Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot all X-Ray equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Director.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns. 
• Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required to protect patient and self from excessive radiation.
• Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures.
• Performs Radiographic procedures of high technical quality.
• Stocks x-ray rooms between exams and at end of shift.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Produces films and/or CDs as needed.  

General Responsibilities:

• Follows safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Adheres to EIC Dress Code Policy.
• Reduces noise levels in all areas; keeps voice down and does not discuss personal matters where patients/visitors may overhear.
• Keeps work area [including exam rooms] clean and orderly and maintains inventory.
• Treats co-workers as teammates; supports the roles of others.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service: Makes effort to listen and understand customer concerns, needs or issues. Immediately informs management of any patient complaint or other customer service issue. 
• Offers assistance or help to anyone who seems lost, confused or is having difficulty. Does not leave guest unattended or unescorted.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity
• Adheres to Absenteeism and Punctuality policies.
• Communicates positively and constructively to effectively provide and receive information.
• Accepts responsibility to identify problems and initiate solutions or remove barriers; seeks alternative methods to improve processes.
• Participates in meetings and shares knowledge and ideas.
• Welcomes new colleagues and assists with orientation and training
• Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality.
• Communicates with coworkers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Attends to personal and family matters during off duty hours or scheduled PTO
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to changing situations
• Produces efficiently. Assists others as needed.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines under the direction of the technologists and/or radiologists
• Ability to manage high patient volumes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Responsible to keep license current and provide copy on annual basis.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage high patient and/or work flow volumes
• Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality

Risk Management:

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Information Management:

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security.

Requirements

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education & Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licenses:  California Radiologic Technologist

                    ARRT Preferred