Radiology Technologist (BMG)

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.

Performs Diagnostic Radiological Procedures

• PRACTICES RADIATION PROTECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL
• MINIMIZING UNNECESSARY RADIATION EXPOSURE TO PATIENTS AND STAFF
• PRACTICING STERILE AND ISOLATION TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
• APPLYING PROPER IMMobilization devices on patient to ensure comfort and safety
• LIFTING OR ASSISTING PATIENTS ONTO RADIOGRAPHIC TABLES WHEN REQUIRED
• DEVELOPING FILM BY AUTOMATIC PROCESSING
• CLEANING PROCESSOR EXTERIOR
• WASHING CROSSOVER
• REPORTING MALFUNCTIONS
• MAKING PERIODIC REPLENISHER AND TEMPERATURE CHECKS AS NEEDED

Maintains Organized Records and X-Ray Files

• MANAGING INCOMING X-RAYS AND REPORTS FOR REVIEW BY PROVIDER
• COMMUNICATING WITH CLIENTS, PATIENTS AND PROVIDER REGARDING X-RAYS AND REPORTS

Performs Other Functions

• MANTAINING PROPER INVENTORY AND CONDITION OF X-RAY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
• MANTAINING PROPER INVENTORY AND CONDITION OF LABORATORY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
• MANTAINING RECORDS OF SERVICES RENDERED
• MANTAINING MINOR REPAIRS OF X-RAY AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
• AIDING THE PHYSICIAN AS REQUIRED
• COMPLETING OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED

Performs Patient Care Duties

• RECORDING MEDICAL HISTORY
• PREPARING PATIENT FOR EXAMINATION BY PERFORMING PRELIMINARY PHYSICAL TESTS; TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE, WEIGHT, URINALYSIS, INJECTIONS AND LAB DRAWS
• AIDING PHYSICIAN AND/OR NURSE WITH MINOR EMERGENCY OR SURGICAL PROCEDURES
• PERFORMING ROUTINE LABORATORY AND EKG TESTS AS ORDERED
• ADMINISTERING AND RECORDING MEDICATION AND INJECTIONS AS ORDERED
• INTERPRETING PHYSICIAN'S INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENTS AND PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO PATIENTS
• CHECKING AND MAINTAINING SUPPLY OF STOCK TO EXAM ROOMS
• CLEANING AND STERILIZING INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
• SCHEDULING OFFICE OR HOSPITAL PROCEDURES
• PREPARING 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
• ENTERING PATIENT INFORMATION, INJECTIONS, AND RESULTS INTO THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD
• COMPLETE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING ACCORDING TO 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
• ADESES TO 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

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 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 UNDERSTAND ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN RADIOGRAPHIC AND MEDICAL TERMS
• REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO PERFORM VENIPUNCTURE
• REQUIRES THE MANUAL DEXTERYSSNESS NECESSARY TO ADJUST MACHINE CONTROLS OR CHANGE, ATTACH, OR ADJUST DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES