Job Description Summary
Job Purpose
Radiologic Technologists provide exams in the field of radiologic imaging to include diagnostic x-ray, c-arm, and bone density to the specifications of the ordering provider and radiologist’s needs.
Maintains knowledge concerning radiation protection and safety in addition to infection control and standard precautions.
Preform patient assessments and provide patient care in a timely, professional, efficient, and safe manner.
Cat Scan Technologists review patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002015 UMA AMB RADI West Campus - Radiology CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Purpose
- Radiologic Technologists provide exams in the field of radiologic imaging to include diagnostic x-ray, c-arm, and bone density to the specifications of the ordering provider and radiologist’s needs.
- Maintains knowledge concerning radiation protection and safety in addition to infection control and standard precautions.
- Preform patient assessments and provide patient care in a timely, professional, efficient, and safe manner.
- Cat Scan Technologists review patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
- May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.
Education and Work Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- Minimum of 2 years independent work experience.
- Registered in Radiologic Technology
- Registered Computed Tomography.
Licensures, Registrations, Certifications
- Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
- Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry in Computed Tomography.
- Current licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association.
- BLS certification.
Degree of Supervision
- Employee must be able to work independently with minimal supervision of supervising technologist.
Job Duties
- Perform procedures in Advanced Imaging Modalities as ordered by referring physicians; ensures that valid order is obtained prior to performing study.
- Communicates daily with scheduling regarding opportunities for add-on examinations.
- Ensures that financial counselor is notified of any exam changes and add on exams prior to performing Advanced Imaging study.
- Follows Radiologist/physicians protocols when scanning patients. Notifies provider/ clinic via phone or Epic of order change requests.
- Communicates any appointment delays directly to the patient, front desk, or referring provider/clinic.
- Ensures that all imaging exams are coded with the correct exam code.
- Ensures that all procedures are completed in Radiology Information System for Radiologist’s interpretation.
- Performs daily check of Radiology Information System to ensure that all exams performed the prior day have a final report.
- Communicates STAT and Call Report requests to the Radiologist, by phone and through the Radiology Information System.
- Uploads patient’s comparison exams into the PACS system as needed.
- Performs all required QA and QC measures as indicated by the imaging equipment manufacturer and ACR. Reports equipment malfunctions to service provider and Lead Radiologic Technologist.
- Reviews patient history prior to the advanced imaging procedure, ensures that there are no contraindications to patient undergoing ordered procedure.
- Verifies patient Creatinine lab value prior to injection of any contrast material, performs I-STAT point of care testing per modality policy.
- Records contrast amount and concentration in Radiology Information System.
- Documents patient medications and drug allergies in Radiology Information System.
- Tests defibrillator and maintains emergency contrast reaction box and crash-cart.
- Requisitions exam room supplies from central supply. Communicates any increase in supply demand to Supply Manager and Supervising Technologist.
- Performs all patient record keeping as required by South Carolina DHEC.
- Helps other team members, actively seeks opportunities to help others.
- Actively participates in staff meetings and other department/site/outreach work groups.
- Maintains CME requirements of ARRT, DHEC and ACR.
Physical Requirements
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, and reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex-safe environment, and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces
Additional Job Description
Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Work Experience: At least 2 years of multi-modality experience. Registration/Certification:Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT Advanced Modality Registration, and licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Skill Sets: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.
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