BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE

JOB DESCRIPTION: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN - PART TIME 24-30 HRS.

DEPARTMENT: Pain Management Sonoran Crossing and Scottsdale Offices

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinics

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Position performs high quality radiographs (C-Arm and plain film X-rays) in a manner that optimizes the patient experience, focuses on patient safety, and practices ALARA principles.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping and stretching and/or walking
• Heavy lifting (50 lbs. or more) of patients and supplies.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Exposure to blood and bodily fluids, as well as hazardous materials.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a clinical setting, with contact with patients, office staff, physicians, etc.
• Overtime as required

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and accompany patients to dressing and exam rooms.
• Set up and maintain patient dressing and recovery rooms.
• Perform high quality radiographic procedures, under supervision of radiologist.
• Maintain procedure rooms, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Ensure rapid, efficient turnover of procedure rooms.
• Maintain film badges.
• Ensure radiation safety procedures are being followed according to ALARA principles.
• Lead shielding of patients whenever possible.
• Manual colimation for all views, C-Arm and X-Ray.
• Limit repeat views whenever possible.
• Critique all films and organize views per neuroradiologist preference.
• Wear protective lead apparel and dosimetry devices during X-Ray/Fluoro procedures.
• Ask female patient if they are or think they may be pregnant before procedures.
• Immediately advise supervisor if you are or think you may be pregnant.
• Take and pass written GE C-Arm competency test.
• Process X-Ray exams in Agfa CR reader.
• Complete all necessary administrative duties associated with patient exams in
• Centricity EMR and DR Systems PACS.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance is being done on equipment. Maintain appropriate equipment documentation.
• Follow state regulations for X-ray logs.
• Play a lead role in ensuring patient satisfaction and in following HIPA guidelines.
• Maintain patient, physician, and staff privacy and confidentiality per the BBS Compliance Program.
• Maintain designated certifications (ARRT (R), Arizona State MRTBE).
• Other duties and assignments as necessary

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Reports to work regularly without undue tardiness
• Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times
• Dresses appropriately and professionally
• Works independently, without direct supervision
• Completes work accurately and in a timely manner
• Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy and a strong customer service orientation
• Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties
• Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion and graduation from an accredited radiology technologist professional program.
• 3-5+ years of experience as a radiology technologist, with experience on both Xray and C-Arm equipment.