BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
1. Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety.
2. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
3. Performs radiographic examinations.
4. Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
5. Checks images including evaluating film for technical quality.
6. Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; notifies supervisor of major malfunctions in a timely manner.
7. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
8. Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
9. Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
10. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
11. Attends meetings as required.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of AMA accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
LICENSE: N/A
CREDENTIALS: Must be registered or registry eligible by the ARRT.
EXPERIENCE: New graduates of an approved school accepted.
SPECIAL:
PATIENT CONTACT: Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: Will be exposed to X-ray Radiation on a daily basis.
Will be exposed to developer and fixer fumes while mixing developer & fixer on a daily basis.
MACHINE OPERATION: Portable X-ray units, Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Units.
PHYSICAL:
STANDING: Majority of shift spent standing.
WALKING: Considerable amount of time spent walking.
LIFTING: Must use good body mechanics to independently lift or in certain situations, assist with lifting/transferring patients of all weight ranges.
VISUAL: Must have ability to read physicians orders and observe patients; utilize inspection skills for evaluating exposed radiographs; must be able to read patient's ID bands.
HEARING: Must be able to receive/comprehend telephone calls; must be able to hear normal conversation to communicate with patients.
SPEAKING: Must have clear speech to communicate with nursing, physicians, other health care workers, all fellow employees, patients and their families and visitors.
PRN
Skills Required
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Registered or registry-eligible by the ARRT.
- New graduates of an approved school accepted (entry-level candidates allowed).
- Ability to operate portable X-ray units and radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.
- Ability to lift, transfer, stand, and walk for majority of shift; use safe body mechanics.
- Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care and clear communication with patients and staff.
- Willingness to work with daily exposure to X-ray radiation and developer/fixer fumes.
- Maintain department policies, documentation, quality assurance, and participate in educational/inservice activities.
What We Do
Missouri Delta Medical Center has been providing comprehensive medical care to the people of Southeast Missouri since 1948. Our doctors specialize in a wide range of medical services, and our staff focuses on offering personlized, compassionate care to you and your family. At our facility, you can find a wide array of medical professionals ranging for family doctors to internists to specialty surgeons. We understand that everyone's medical needs are different, and that these needs change as we age. That's why we work hard to maintain a highly assertive and talented staff that can quickly and effectively provide you with exactly what you need. Good health care begins on day one. If you are searching for the perfect Gynecologist or Pediatrician, take a look through our online list of physicians. Missouri Delta Medical Center is proud to have over 84 physicians on medical staff in over 25 different areas of healthcare, to ensure you find the perfect match. For some, the main hospital in Sikeston is a little far from home. Missouri Delta Medical Center includes several walk-in clinics around Southeast Missouri, all of which are equipped to handle an array of illnesses and injuries. Around the clock urgent care is always available at our main campus emergency room. We also have Express Care for less urgent, though immediate health concerns. Come to Missouri Delta Medical Center for the best orthopaedic surgeons, radiology, labor and delivery, and inpatient rehab in Sikeston.
