IMAGING TECH II

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.
• Auxiliaries 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.
• Auxiliaries 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.
• Assists Senior Technologist/Supervisor/Manager with reports and statistics as needed.
• Auxiliaries in inventory control.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
• Minimum Experience: Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Must be proficient in all fluoroscopy and specialized exams; including surgery within 6 months.
• Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain ARRT (R). State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.