Radiology Technician

Provides Radiology services in such a way that it makes the patient feel comfortable.

Responsible to: Clinical Director and/or Administrator

Responsibilities

1.        Philosophy

a)        Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives

b)        Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures

c)        Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct

d)        Conducts self as a positive role model and team member

e)        Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties

f)        Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities

2.        Communication

a)        Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers

b)        Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

3.        Financial practices

a)        Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices

b)        Reports wasteful practices

c)        Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements

4.        Compliance program

a)        Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program

b)        Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures

5.        Performance-improvement program

a)        Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program

b)        Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures

6.        Safety/risk-management program

a)        Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities

b)        Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person

7.        Professional competence

a)        Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences

b)        Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff

c)        Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations

d)        Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities

e)        Welcomes suggestions and recommendations

8.        Duties

a)        Completes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological support

b)        Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card

c)        Tests and monitors equipment for proper working condition

d)        Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction

e)        Documents records and other forms, accurately adhering to approved policies/procedures

f)        Confirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-ray

g)        Communicates information about the patient’s status to other persons responsible for patient care

h)        Applies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology technician functions i)     Follows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedure

j)         Remains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needs

k)        Follows manufacturer’s specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x-ray procedure

l)         Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed

m)       Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety

n)        Maintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedure

o)        Maintains a clean and organized work area

p)        Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician

Qualifications

1.        Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians

2.        Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public

3.        Ability to make decisions and solve problems                 

Required:

1.        High school diploma or GED certificate

2.        Radiology technician certification and registration

3.       Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred:

1.        Two or more years’ experience working as a radiology technician

2.        ASC / ACF experience

Job quality requirements:

1.        Accuracy

2.        Attention to detail

3.        Timeliness

4.        Organization

5.        Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks

Dependability:

1.        Attendance

2.        Punctuality

3.        Ability to follow instructions

4.        Ability to meet deadlines

Physical/mental requirements:

1.        Ability to sit, stand, and walk

2.        Visual and auditory acuity

Working conditions (environmental):

1.        Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment

2.        Category III: exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards

Contacts:

1.        Patients

2.        Physicians

3.        Facility personnel

4.       Administration

5.       Medical director

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principal functions of this job role. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of this job.