Job Type
Full-time
Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to perform all radiologic exams and other special/fluoroscopic procedures within the scope of license.
- Ensures radiation safety by following the principle of ALARA in all aspects of radiographic/fluoroscopic exams.
- Determines the most suitable anatomic position and shielding of patients following department policy and protocol and clinician orders.
- Instructs and prepares patients for imaging examinations.
- Reviews and processes images for storage by ensuring the proper views were obtained according to department protocol.
- Ensuring that appropriate contrast agents, if required, are administered and documenting activities related to their use, in line with state and institutional policies.
- Consistently screens patients and knows the proper procedure when there are contraindications.
- Practices consistent patient safety measures ensuring the right patient, right dose/rate and right procedure/site/side.
Regulatory Requirements
- Completes annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame.
- Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations related to their department and, as appropriate, to the hospital.
- Current certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography; ARRT (R).
- Current certification by the State of Florida.
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Requirements
Professional Requirements
- Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
- Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Is willing to receive constructive feedback to enhance self-improvement.
- Completes work within designated time.
- Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.
- Wears required identification while on duty.
- Does not avoid challenging tasks.
- Assists in the training of students, co-workers or other personnel.
- Relays important information to other staff/shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
- Understands how to utilize the grievance process to resolve concerns.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Computer Skills
- Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with the needs of their department.
Safety/Environment
- Knows the limitations of their license/certifications and does not practice outside these limitations.
- Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department
- Responsible for the safe handling of equipment as well as maintaining safety for themselves.
- Knows the proper procedure for calling codes and the proper response for each code according to department protocol (i.e. fire, lock down, infant abduction, bomb threat, etc.)
- Knows the proper procedure for reporting incidents involving the patient, visitor or employee.
- Knows where to find SDS information when needed.
- Is aware of hazards and hazardous materials and how to maintain a safe environment.