Radiographer-Outpatient - YH Pain Management - Days

General Summary

Performs routine and specialized diagnostic and technical radiographic procedures at an advanced skill level in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations, obtains patient history, explains routine procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Oversees the work of other personnel and demonstrates leadership and delegation skills by training, allocating and monitoring work.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Able to master complex operating room procedures as well as fluoroscopic and overhead procedures and more complex portable exams if applicable to the location of outpatient center.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic and complex procedures.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality; consistently maintains a repeat rate under 5%.
• Assists in inventory control and ordering supplies.
• Evaluates workflows and processes, suggests 4Cs through LDMS, assists in 4C and Standard work creation, facilitates huddles in supervisor’s absence.
• Properly processes images using digital technology; resolves problems in the PACS and EHR systems, Demonstrates knowledge of the EMR on a Super User level; paying close attention to detail with minimal exam code errors and assists in correcting exams and canceling orders.
• Consistently creates a positive patient experience and work environment.
• Audit quality control monitoring on a monthly basis and report discrepancies to Team Leader
• Involves in at least 2 projects including but not limited to: equipment QA (monthly, quarterly testing), creating standards of work, engagement committee.
• Becomes proficient in optional cross-trained skills (site specific) of EKGs, phlebotomy, mammography and dexa (if applicable to the site).

Required

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 5 years Progressive responsibility in a diagnostic imaging department
• Licenses: Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and Registered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Courses and Training: Accredited program in radiologic technology. Upon Hire Required

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 5 years Progressive responsibility in a diagnostic imaging department
• Licenses: Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and Registered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• Courses and Training: Accredited program in radiologic technology. Upon Hire Required