Position: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Technologists perform procedures and examinations in hospital radiology departments under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers to produce radiographic studies which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body. Diagnostic radiologic technologists receive and interpret requests and/or instructions for radiologic procedures; gain the cooperation of patients; operate radiographic equipment; protect patients from secondary radiation; and record results. This position requires knowledge of radiation protection standards; knowledge of the function of the major divisions of the skeletal system and major organs; and knowledge of the physical concept of energy and the property of X-rays

Understands preps and time requirements for imaging exams. Able to call physicians for orders and or change of orders. Is able to perform STAT exams in a timely manner and convey results to the appropriate staff. Assists the radiology clerk in various clerical aspects. Know how to do portable X-ray, be familiar with operating C-arm in surgical cases, able to assist with Fluoroscopy studies, be familiar with CT scan protocols and parameters. CT registry required within 1 year of hire date. Able to take call, work weekends, Holidays and as needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

· Is able to assist with scheduling imaging exams which include: CT, US, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, and general radiology procedures

· Understands required patient preps for all radiology exams that are scheduled.

· Explains radiology exams to patients and answers questions they may have.

· Is able to arrange for patients to pick up needed supplies, such as BE prep kits or CT oral contrast.

· Maintains patient confidentiality while interacting with public, physicians, and co-workers.

· Alerts appropriate technologist when add-on exams are scheduled. These exams may require special preps.

· Alerts Centralized Scheduling when add-on exams are scheduled.

· Refers patients to a financial counselor to make payment arrangements when necessary.

· Assists with making CD'S and telerading images to appropriate outside facility. Knows how to operate scanner and has basic trouble shooting skills for Novarad equipment.

· Helps with reception duties; answering phone, taking messages, paging overhead, and transferring calls as needed.

· Assists with film control duties; pulling films, filing films, and checking films in and out of the facility.

· Assists in maintaining department records, reports, and files.

· Assists in keepings office stocked with clerical supplies and radiology forms.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.

2. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.

Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.

Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.

Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.

Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.

Schedules all time off with supervisor's approval.

Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.