RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - ORTHOPEDICS

Job Summary

Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Orthopedic Physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Verifies pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
  • Verifies patient identification using two identifiers.
  • Verifies the physician order.
  • Reviews the physician order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.
  • Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
  • Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure.
  • Provides accurate explanations and instructions at a level the patient understands.
• Analyzes the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
  • Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedure.
  • Selects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
• Obtains optimum images during exam/procedure.
  • Sets adjusts radiographic equipment.
  • Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images per physician direction.
  • Utilizes equipment to maximize images.
  • Develops films for review by the physician.
  • Maintains storage of developed films.
• Documents accurate information about patient and exam.
  • Accurately marks films with patient identifiers, name/SSN
  • Accurately marks films with R & L or other markers per protocol.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
  • Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment.
  • Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
• Performs other duties of medical assistant and/or medical secretary on an as needed basis within physician office setting to ensure an efficient work flow for Orthopedic practice.
  • Checks in patient by gathering the appropriate demographic information and verification of same
  • Assists physician/physician assistant/extended by rooming patients and prepares x-ray image for viewing in exam room
  • Assists physician/physician assistant/extended as needed to ensure expedition of patient care
  • Checks out patient by scheduling return appointment as necessary
  • Calls for authorization of MRI and surgical procedures as needed
  • May complete forms/faxes as necessary as they regard to the patients treatment and follow up
• May assist in surgical scheduling as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Terminology
• One-year medical-surgical experience

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
	Extreme Heat							x
	Extreme Cold							x
	Heights							x
	Confined Spaces							x
	Extreme Noise(>85dB)							x
	Mechanical Hazards							x
	Use of Vibrating Tools							x
	Operates Vehicle (company)	x					x
	Operates Heavy Equipment							x
	Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices	x				x
	Rotates All Shifts	x		x
	8 Hours Shifts	x		x
	10-12 Hours Shifts	x		x
	On-Call							x
	Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)	x				x
	Travel Between Sites	x					x
	Direct Patient Care	x			x
	Respirator Protective Equipment	x				x
	Eye Protection	x				x
	Head Protection (hard hat)							x
	Hearing Protection							x
	Hand Protection	x			x
	Feet, Toe Protection							x
	Body Protection	x				x
	Latex Exposure		x		x
	Solvent Exposure							x
	Paint (direct use) Exposure							x
	Dust (sanding) Exposure							x
	Ethylene Oxide Exposure							x
	Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure							x
	Blood/Body Fluid Exposure	x				x
	Chemicals (direct use) Exposure	x				x
	Mist Exposure							x
	Wax Stripper (direct use)							x
	Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure	x					x
	Ionizing Radiation Exposure	x			x
	Laser Exposure							x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
	Bending (Stooping)	x			x
	Sitting	x				x
	Walking	x		x
	Climbing Stairs		x				x
	Climbing Ladders							x
	Standing	x		x
	Kneeling		x				x
	Squatting (Crouching)	x				x
	Twisting/Turning	x				x
	Keyboard/Computer Operation	x			x
	Gross Grasp	x				x
	Fine Finger Manipulation	x			x
	Hand/Arm Coordination	x				x
	Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)	x			50#
	Carry	x				10#
	Transfer/Push/Pull Patients	x			x
	Seeing Near w/Acuity	x		x
	Feeling (Sensation)	x			x
	Color Vision	x				x
	Hearing Clearly	x		x
	Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead	x			x
	Reaching Above Shoulder Level	x			x
	Reaching Forward	x			x
	Lifting Floor to Knuckle	###					10#
	Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle	###				50#
	Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder	###				35#	50#
	Lifting Shoulder to Overhead	###					10#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.