What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Radiologic Technologist position at USPI?
Performs quality scans accurately and promptly, following physicians’ orders and special instructions. Assists with operative Room cases and interventional procedures, as needed, in diagnostic and CT/MRI modalities. Safely operates CT/MRI or X-ray equipment following manufacturer’s guidelines and ALARA. Prepares patient’s room with needed supplies and medications/contrast. Provides history and communicates with the Radiologist regarding protocol changes. Provides essential Imaging services for the department. Practices Image Gently and Image Wisely on ALL exams.
Qualifications:
- ARRT Registered in X-ray and other modality(s) or registry eligible
- Preferred One (1) year of patient care experience in Radiology
- Licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Medical Radiologic Technologist – General License
- Current BLS Certification
- Willing to participate in the Departmental Call Rotation
- Must be available to work holidays and other shifts as needed
Position Competencies/Responsibilities:
- Produces radiographs using proper technical factors, develops x-ray films, and checks each film for proper position and exposure.
- Proficient in the use of Radiology equipment and exposure.
- Practices proper radiation safety; (ALARA) techniques on all procedures performed.
- Performs all quality control checks as prescribed. Maintains accurate QC logs, including ACR requirements, Service records. Etc.
- Obtains and examines the requisitions and physician’s orders - be aware of information such as the condition of the patients, the procedure requested, and any other special notes and comments.
- Coordinates patient flow to maximize patient comfort.
- Establishes priorities and goals, effectively assesses situations, weighs alternatives, and makes decisions consistent with the job.
- Ability to take appropriate measures regarding patient’s age and risk factors when performing diagnostic procedures.
- Participates in staff meetings and educational activities.
- Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and scheduling requirements to meet the needs of the department and the hospital.
- Willingness to float to other sections of the department when necessary for patient care and safety. Is helpful and productive throughout the assigned float period.
- Complies with all other hospital or departmental policies and procedures not listed previously.
- Understands the clinical competency system.
- Supports the educational process of affiliated students.
- Demonstrates responsibility for the care of the patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
- Assists radiologists with varying studies to include, but not limited to, arthrograms, myelograms, lumbar punctures, interarticular injections, biopsies, abscess drainages, tube placements, and tube injections.
- Advanced procedures could include Nephrostomy-placement/injections, ureteral stents, cystostomy, nephroureterectomy, renal angiography, and venous interventional studies.
- Knows operating room instrumentation. Organized setting up operating room instrument tray. Understands the operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer. Understands Low-Temperature Gas sterilizers (Sterrad®).
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