Radiology Technologist

Oklahoma Arthritis Center (OAC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary:

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs of the body to assist the providers with diagnosing and/or treatment of disease and/or injury.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with new employee training.
• Ensures maintenance of radiology equipment. Assists in the implementation of quality assurance procedures. Ensures adequate safety and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Recommends ways to promote continuous quality improvement and customer service.
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining applicable Radiological Accreditation.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Radiological Accreditation requirements.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Performs X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, and Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) studies following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves positioning patients for specific body parts and setting up and operating radiographic equipment.
• Ensures and implements infection control procedures for the work area.
• Checks radiological study for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes images to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
• Obtain prior medical records, reports and/or radiological studies for comparisons. 
• Perform quantity and quality control checks to assure all radiological equipment meet standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
• Attend scheduled Quality Assurance meetings for IAC accreditation.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining need for equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies, and orders as necessary.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines. 
• Promote a professional image by adhering to the established dress code as listed in Employee Handbook.
• Check and resolve assigned tasks in EMR program.
  
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Recognize when others are in need of assistance, information or directions and offers to help when able, or find someone who can.
• Responsible for neatness of work area to include stocking and cleaning.  Be productive when faced with any “down time” during work hours.
• Maintain emotional control and diplomacy at all times.
• Maintain open and positive lines of communication.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensible and efficient use of equipment and supplies by limiting waste, spoilage or damage.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of radiological procedures, protocols, techniques, standards and applications.
• Knowledge of X-ray, MRI and DXA procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform radiological testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying Administration.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.   
• Skill in MRI highly preferred.

Abilities:

• Ability to exercise independent judgement, problem solve, make decisions and use discretion.
• Ability to communicate appropriately, both orally and written.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with health care team.
• Ability to lift and position patients for the required type of radiological procedure.
• Ability to transport patients within clinic who may require the use of canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or oxygen tanks. 
• Ability to apply written and/or oral instructions, and standardized work practices.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in radiological technology from an accredited radiological technician program preferred.
• A combination of one to two years of directly related training and/or experience is typically required for this position, preferably in a medical practice environment.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Physical ability to sit, perform data entry and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
  
• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.
  

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Travel Requirements: 

Travel may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours:

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours may vary depending upon the needs of the position, department, and clinic.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice.

Equipment Operated:

Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.