RADIOLOGY TECH

SUMMARY: Technologist will have a variety of job skills which include being proficient in plain film of all anatomy,  portable x-ray work, C-arm for surgery and pain clinic, EKG’s, and CAT SCANS.  Experience in PACS system use and computer work will be desirable,  telephone etiquette  and scheduling patients is a very important part of the job.   Organizational skills, the ability to make decisions, problem solving, and confidence is required.   Taking call for the Radiology department will be required and scheduled by the Department Head.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Includes the following, but is not limited to any other duties or tasks that may be assigned:

• Rotation of Call with a 30 minute response time
• Take orders from Physicians and carry out proper testing
• Work with a variety of departments in a Professional manner
• Keep informed as to new ideas and procedures for improving work methods and flow of work
• When exams are completed results of the testing will be given to the physician in a timely manner along with distributing reports and scanning in reports
• Proficient at performing CAT Scans with or without contrast.  Eventually becoming registered would be a requirement.
• Perform EKG’s
• C-arm and Portable x-ray work
• Performs quality assurance/quality control as directed by supervisor
• Able to use PACS system and software. Route images and burn CD’s
• Ability to adapt to change and new services that are implemented in Radiology Dept.
• Prolonged standing /walking with reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and considerable lifting.
• Maintain patient records, logs, stats, and reports and adhere to HIPPA policies
• Attend Professional Development meetings through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in Radiology
• Participate in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required and may serve on professional/civic service organizations as a hospital representative
• Adhere to dress code and other hospital wide policies
• Complete mandatory in-service requirements
• Wear name tag and radiation badge while on duty
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Scheduling patients and coordinating appointments
• Cleaning work area, exam table and equipment with hospital approved cleaner

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of Associates degree and or Bachelors Degree from accredited school.  CAT Scan experience with registration is desired but will train with the understanding of getting board certified.  Ultrasound experience is desirable.  Must be registered by ARRT or ready to sit for Radiology Boards.  Licensed by the State of Kansas and CEU’s up to date.  Any past hospital experience and department manager experience is advantageous. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Current Kansas License and current ARRT License in good standing for Radiology and CAT Scan.  ARDMS for Ultrasound license.  All CEU’s current.  CPR certification is desired with every 2 year renewal.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Provide accurate, concise and effective oral and written communication.   Promote positive environment conductive to teamwork, innovation and positive morale.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractures, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems that deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently required to lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Visual acuity to detect, report, and record as necessary.  Being able to work in a precarious situation and handle the stress that may come from difficult and irrational patients is advantageous.  Physical dexterity is required to handle, care, and manipulate instruments and equipment.   Must be available at unusual hours for Call Back.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk to radiation exposure. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate.

RESIGNATION

A two week notice of resignation is required to terminate employment in good standing