Registered Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - Orthopedics @ Cobb

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary :

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and / or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Works with students during their clinical rotation.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.
• Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.

Equipment

Education and Communication

Quality Control

Operations

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Accredited Program Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

ARRT Radiography

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Skills :

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with : physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

Employee must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.

Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.

Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure..

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