IMAGING TECH II

Position Summary

Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to produce high quality X-ray images. The Imaging Tech II is responsible for producing routine and difficult imaging procedures and support activities while maintaining safe radiation practices.

Responsibilities

• Applies ALARA principles to maintain established radiation safety standards
• Determines appropriate exposure factors
• Collaborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner
• Receives, relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality
• Performs routine and difficult diagnostic imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocols as ordered by a licensed independent practitioner
• Affords assistance to licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedure, including time outs according to policy
• Completes and verifies accurate informed consents
• Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• May transport patients
• Affords assistance in other areas of imaging as needed
• Practices aseptic technique and applies universal precautions at all times
• Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures; proactively assists patients, families, licensed independent practitioners and visitors as needed
• Applies the principle of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including double IDs, falls, transport and hand washing
• Proficient with all clerical duties, radiology information systems and PACS
• Assists in the care of equipment
• Maintains supply levels
• Cleans area
• May assist in the training and orientation of other staff
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers when performing exams
• Affords assistance in the care of equipment
• Maintains supply levels
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain ARRT (R)
• Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain ARRT (R)
• State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines