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JOB SUMMARY: Provides clerical and technical support to the Radiology Department under supervision of the Technical supervisor or coordinating technologist.
CORE COMPETENCIES & PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Obtains pertinent medical history from patient by observation or with oral communication under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs patient assessment to determine:
Utilizes patient clinical assessment and patient clinical history in making professional judgment that supports the plan of patient care and properly documents the patient assessment and clinical history under the supervision of a Register Technologist.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.
Capable of using EHR
Documents pertinent medical history from patient on radiology request form.
Completes appropriate forms correctly:
Uses immobilizing devices as required by the patient's age, condition or the procedure as determined by patient assessment.
Using professional judgment and with the supervision of a Registered Technologist:
Actively assist in meeting all department accrediting and licensing standards including:
Ensures that communication supports the plan of patient care.
Communicates clearly with patients of all ages, peers and others in order to complete the hospital/physician plan of patient care.
Notifies the patient's attending physician or Radiologist of any patient issues that affect the plan of patient care as directed within the time frames identified in the Radiology Policy Manual.
Provides appropriate patient care during the correct performance of radiologic procedures.
Performs appropriate patient care conditions essential for the completion of the procedure for patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs radiologic procedures on patients of all ages properly, according to the Radiology Procedure Manual standard of obtaining diagnostic images under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Safely transports wheelchair, stretcher and ambulatory patients as needed under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Documents technical factors on all procedures immediately upon completion of the procedure under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs venipuncture under the supervision of a physician on patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs clerical tasks to support the patient plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Assist the Radiologist within the radiographer's scope of practice as directed by the physician under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Provides education for students, patients, self and others appropriate for the age that is being served.
Completes mandatory in-services.
Maintains CPR certification according to Health Care Provider course standards by the American Heart Association.
Attends school faculty meetings or monthly department meetings.
Participates in continuous quality improvements activities. (CQI)
Maintains a safe environment for patients, self and others.
Ensure that all radiation safety standards are met for all age groups.
Documents patient pregnancy statements.
Modifies the procedure for pregnant patients as directed by physician using the Radiology Safety Manual Guidelines to include the use of:
Avoid any mechanical, biological, radiation or electrical hazard and report potential hazards immediately.
Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Obtains pertinent medical history from patient by observation or with oral communication under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs patient assessment to determine:
Utilizes patient clinical assessment and patient clinical history in making professional judgment that supports the plan of patient care and properly documents the patient assessment and clinical history under the supervision of a Register Technologist.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.
Capable of using EHR
Documents pertinent medical history from patient on radiology request form.
Completes appropriate forms correctly:
Uses immobilizing devices as required by the patient's age, condition or the procedure as determined by patient assessment.
Using professional judgment and with the supervision of a Registered Technologist:
Actively assist in meeting all department accrediting and licensing standards including:
Ensures that communication supports the plan of patient care.
Communicates clearly with patients of all ages, peers and others in order to complete the hospital/physician plan of patient care.
Notifies the patient's attending physician or Radiologist of any patient issues that affect the plan of patient care as directed within the time frames identified in the Radiology Policy Manual.
Provides appropriate patient care during the correct performance of radiologic procedures.
Performs appropriate patient care conditions essential for the completion of the procedure for patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs radiologic procedures on patients of all ages properly, according to the Radiology Procedure Manual standard of obtaining diagnostic images under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Safely transports wheelchair, stretcher and ambulatory patients as needed under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Documents technical factors on all procedures immediately upon completion of the procedure under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs venipuncture under the supervision of a physician on patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Performs clerical tasks to support the patient plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Assist the Radiologist within the radiographer's scope of practice as directed by the physician under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Provides education for students, patients, self and others appropriate for the age that is being served.
Completes mandatory in-services.
Maintains CPR certification according to Health Care Provider course standards by the American Heart Association.
Attends school faculty meetings or monthly department meetings.
Participates in continuous quality improvements activities. (CQI)
Maintains a safe environment for patients, self and others.
Ensure that all radiation safety standards are met for all age groups.
Documents patient pregnancy statements.
Modifies the procedure for pregnant patients as directed by physician using the Radiology Safety Manual Guidelines to include the use of:
Avoid any mechanical, biological, radiation or electrical hazard and report potential hazards immediately.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school graduate. A minimum of twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited School of Radiology.
Experience:
Twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited School of Radiology
Physical Requirements:
The physical activities involve balancing, climbing, crawling, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping and use of fingers and repetitive movements. An individual in this position may be required to carry or lift weight of up to fifty (50) pounds and push/pull one hundred/one hundred-fifty 100-150 pounds. The sensory and communicative activities required for this position include feeling, hearing, seeing, smelling and speaking. Individuals in this position could possibly be exposed to inside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens and body fluids, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards and radiological hazards.
Skills:
Able to use complex imaging equipment and computers. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and readily adapts to changing events in the radiographic environment.
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