RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, OUTREACH

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Registers and performs radiographic, phlebotomy, and EKG exams following prescribed protocols and procedures. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development, appropriate to the age and disability of the patient treated.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs quality exams according to established protocols and policies.
• Adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and regulations regarding patient and operator safety.
• Ensures proper collimation, shielding and dose reduction.
• Reviews and documents clinical history prior to performing exams.
• Completes clinical and image documentation into the HIS/RIS system.
• Timely and accurately charges exams.
• Performs operator equipment checks including quality control testing according to established frequency.

Function Initiatives

• Demonstrates the ability to work at outpatient services locations with cross training knowledge of registration, EKG and possible phlebotomy (if required) as well as facility maintenance and inventory management.
• Selects appropriate shielding and positioning devices.
• Obtains optimum images during exam/procedure.
• Sets/adjusts radiographic equipment.
• Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images per established protocols.
• Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist (where applicable).
• Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record (where applicable).
• Verifies/enters correct order into RIS/HIS.
• Documents appropriate patient history in PACS system.
• Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary (where applicable).

Competency and Experience

• [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
• Required Qualifications/Experience
• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by the ARRT.
• Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience as a Radiographic Technologist.
• Complete on the job phlebotomy and registration training
• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Preferred Qualifications/Experience
• Successful completion of specialized phlebotomy training program
• Experience working in an ambulatory outpatient setting.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the ARRT
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 with renewal

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
• Essential – Absolute Necessity.
• Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
• Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
• Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
• Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
• Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
• Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Physical Demands

• Bending (Stooping)
• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing Stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Squatting (Crouching)
• Twisting/Turning
• Keyboard/Computer Operation
• Gross Grasp
• Fine Finger Manipulation
• Hand/Arm Coordination
• Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
• 50# Carry
• 10# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients