The
Radiology Technologist under the general
supervision of the Operations/Shift
Supervisor will be
responsible for producing optimal
diagnostic images while providing
excellent patient care. He/She will be
accountable for individualized patient
care while in the Radiology Department.
Job
Description:
The
Radiology Technologist will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
The
Radiology Technologist will provide
optimal patient care through assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation
of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and
geriatric patients and families
He/She
will competently operate imaging
equipment and related machinery, verify
and execute physicians' orders for
diagnostic and therapeutic exams while
ensuring the proper preparation for such
exams and the safety and well being of
patients during procedures
The
Radiology Technologist will perform
billing, supplies stocking, file
maintenance, medical charting, informed
consent documentation, quality
improvement studies, patient
history/symptoms acquisition
He/She
will determine the best method of
obtaining optimal examinations while
ensuring patient safety; regulate
patient flow, consult with radiologists
to determine contrast media and make
necessary corrections to improve image
quality
May be
required to assist other modalities
within the department or Renown Health
System.
The
Radiology Technologist will
perform
diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic
radiographic procedures of the human
body utilizing radiographic principles
according to the guidelines recommended
by Merrill's Anatomy and Positioning
reference manual and Renown Regional
Medical Center Diagnostic Radiographic
Department Policy and Procedure manual.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge /
Skill For Radiology Technologist Job
The
Radiology Technologist should adopt a
philosophy consistent with the Renown
Health Standards of Conduct
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care, based on
physical motor/sensory, psychosocial and
safety appropriate to the age of the
patients served
He/She
should possess formal knowledge of safe
radiation standards for employees and
patients
The
Radiology Technologist should have
working knowledge of sterile technique
He/She
should possess knowledge of medical
terminology, nomenclature, and the
ability to correctly interpret physician
orders
Knowledge
and continuing awareness of contrast
medial applications: appropriateness,
dosages, precautions, and reactions
The
Radiology Technologist should have the
ability to gracefully cope with
stressful and busy working environments
and to establish good rapport with
patients, visitors, and staff
Ability
to work independently and improvise as
needed to obtain optimal studies
He/She
should have the ability to obtain
supplies, troubleshoot and repair minor
equipment problems, and contact repair
persons when necessary
The
Radiology Technologist should have the
ability to simultaneously communicate,
plan efficient exam work flow, interpret
physician orders and medical chart
information, maintain logbooks and
billing responsibilities
Possess
the ability to become CPR certified
within sixty (60) days of employment
The
Radiology Technologist should possess a
thorough working knowledge of diagnostic
or appropriate sub-department specialty
principles including anatomy and physics
He/She
should demonstrate basic computer skills
The
Radiology Technologist must also
demonstrate the ability to work with the
physical, motor/sensory adaptation,
cognitive, and psychosocial needs
specific to the population being served
and meet standards of quality as
measured by the Unit/Department age
specific competency standards.
