Radiology Technologist

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Reports to the Practice Manager

Operates basic x-ray equipment determining the quality and quantity of ionizing radiation to make quality radiographies. Administers medical x-rays on injured and/or sick patients, as directed by a physician, following accepted procedures and policies.

Reception Desk Responsibilities

Assumes reception desk responsibilities when the medical receptionist is unavailable.

Performs Diagnostic Radiological Procedures

• PRACTICES RADIATION PROTECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL; MINIMIZING UNNECESSARY RADIATION EXPOSURE TO PATIENTS AND STAFF.
• PRATICES STERILE AND ISOLATION TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, APPLIES PROPER IMMOLATION DEVICES ON PATIENT TO ENSURE COMFORT AND SAFETY, AND LIFTING OR ASSISTING PATIENTS ONTO RADIOGRAPHIC TABLES WHEN REQUIRED.
• DEVELOPS FILM BY AUTOMATIC PROCESSING; CLEANING PROCESSOR EXTERIOR, WASHING CROSSOVER, REPORTING MALFUNCTIONS, AND MAKING PERIODIC REPLENISHER AND TEMPERATURE CHECKS AS NEEDED.
• MANTAINS ORGANIZED RECORDS AND X-RAY FILES AND MANAGES INCOMING X-RAYS AND REPORTS FOR REVIEW BY PROVIDER.
• COMMUNICATES WITH CLIENTS, PATIENTS AND PROVIDER REGARDING X-RAYS AND REPORTS.

Performs Other Functions

• MANTAINS PROPER INVENTORY AND CONDITION OF X-RAY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.
• PERFORMS AND RECORDS ROUTINE LABORATORY TESTS AS ORDERED, MAINTAINS PROPER INVENTORY AND CONDITION OF LABORATORY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.
• MAKES MINOR REPAIRS OF X-RAY AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT.
• ASSISTS THE PHYSICIAN AS REQUIRED.
• COMPLETES OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.

Performs Patient Care Duties

• RECORDS MEDICAL HISTORY.
• PREPARES PATIENT FOR EXAMINATION BY PERFORMING PRELIMINARY PHYSICAL TESTS; TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE, WEIGHT, URINALYSIS, INJECTIONS AND LAB DRAWS.
• ASSIST PHYSICIAN AND/OR NURSE WITH MINOR EMERGENCY OR SURGICAL PROCEDURES.
• PERFORMS ROUTINE LABORATORY AND EKG TESTS AS ORDERED.
• ADMINSTRATES AND RECORDS MEDICATION AND INJECTIONS AS ORDERED.
• INTERPRETS PHYSICIAN'S INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENTS AND PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO PATIENTS.
• CHECKS AND MAINTAINS SUPPLY OF STOCK TO EXAM ROOMS.
• CLEANS AND STERILIZES INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT.
• SCHEDULES OFFICE OR HOSPITAL PROCEDURES.
• PREPARES PROCEDURE ORDERS AND ACCOMPANYING DATA TO BE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT STUDIES.
• TRIAGING PATIENT CALLS TO DETERMINE URGENCY AND DIRECT PATIENT CARE.
• ENTERS PATIENT INFORMATION, INJECTIONS, AND RESULTS INTO THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD.
• COMPLETE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES; CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL TESTING.

Organizational Responsibilities

• ATTENDS AND PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT MEETINGS AND IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL INFORMATION SHARED.
• COMPLETES MANDATORY EDUCATION, ANNUAL COMPETENCIES AND DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EDUCATION WITHIN ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAMES.
• COMPLETES ANNUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS WITHIN ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAMES.
• MANTAINS LICENSE/CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION IN GOOD STANDING THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR.
• DIRECT PATIENT CARE PROVIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CURRENT BCLS (CPR) AND OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY POSITION/DEPARTMENT.
• CONSISTENTLY UTILIZES APPROPRIATE UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND ERGONOMIC TECHNIQUES TO PROTECT PATIENT AND SELF.
• ADEDESSES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS, SURVEY PROCESS AND COMPLIANCE.
• COMPLIES WITH ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION AND DEPARTMENT POLICIES.
• AVAILABLE TO WORK OVERTIME IN ADDITION TO WORKING ADDITIONAL OR OTHER SHIFTS AND SCHEDULES WHEN REQUIRED.

Commitment to Beacon's Six-Point Operating System

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through successful completion of an approved school of radiology technology with subsequent registration and state licensure within six months of date of employment. A minimum of one year of health care experience is required.

• KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• DEMONSTRATES A KNOWLEDGE OF AND COMPETENCY IN PERFORMING RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN SATISFACTORY RADIOGRAPHIC AND ACCURATE RECORDS.
• DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE OF AND COMPETENCY IN PERFORMING ROUTINE LABORATORY PROCEDURES, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN SATISFACTORY RESULTS UTILIZING MEASURABLE AND VERIFIABLE CRITERIA TO MEET STANDARDS.
• DEMONSTRATES ANALYTICAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO EVALUATE INFORMATION AND RESULTS UTILIZING MEASURABLE AND VERIFIABLE CRITERIA TO MEET STANDARDS.
• DEMONSTRATES VERBAL ABILITY NECESSARY TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION WITH PARTIES TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING OF PATIENTS WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF DISCOMFORT.
• DEMONSTRATES INTERPERSONAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO COMMUNICATE IN A TACTFUL, SINCERE, EFFECTIVE, AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER WITH PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, VISITORS, AND OTHERS.
• DEMONSTRATES SKILLS IN TYPING, FILING, AND TELEPHONE USAGE.
• REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN RADIOGRAPHIC AND MEDICAL TERMS.
• REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO PERFORM VENIPUNCTURE.
• REQUIRES THE MANUAL DEXTERY NECESSARY TO ADJUST MACHINE CONTROLS OR CHANGE, ATTACH, OR ADJUST DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES.