Duties:
Under direction of the Radiology Supervisor, assist in performance of complex radiology examinations involving use of special techniques and/or equipment. Take routine radiographs for use in medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment. Must have capability to perform work assignments effectively without direct supervision.
Documents all information on patient’s images, consents, and other medical records.
Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. Verifies informed consent.
Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiology procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Assists licensed independent practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Prepares specially equipped rooms for scheduled examinations, usually involving surgical procedures; practices sterile techniques as necessary to prevent cross-contamination.
Leads patients to dressing rooms. Gives directions before examination.
Moves patients from gurney/wheelchair to examination table.
Applies principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize radiation exposure for patient, self, and others.
Provides proper protection to patients according to prescribed safety standards, exercising personal safety precautions; shields and positions patients as required.
Positions patients on X-ray table and immobilization devices as required; assists with fluoroscopic unit; maintains adequate records of procedures.
Selects proper technical factors on equipment; sets radiographic technique and selects proper timing for exposure sequence on programmer.
Selects and uses proper immobilization and supportive devices; selects proper film, machine position and exposure procedures.
Performs procedures requiring fluoroscopy, prepares and administers chemical mixtures for patients for examination.
Reviews images for proper identification and quality; works in the control area to process radiographs as required.
Maintains clean and orderly condition equipment and work area.
Uses portable radiology equipment.
Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid to patients while in the department.
Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of newborn, infant, toddler, child adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient ranging up to 100 years of age.”
Skills:
” Two (2) years of experience required.
Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Radiologic Technologist and Certified Fluoroscopy permit from the State of California Department of Health Services.
Must possess and maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Must possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Responder or Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.
Must have knowledge of modern radiology equipment and techniques; human anatomy and physiology; occupational and safety precautions for radiologic work; and acute care hospital procedures; effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
Must have ability to administer emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintain records and files; follow instructions; deal tactfully and professionally with patients, physicians, and staff; Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
Must maintain all health requirements designated by Center.
Schedule Notes:
(2) Varied shifts: 8 hour shifts for Days and Evenings. There may be an occasional grave yard shift. Experience in trauma, Portables, Fluoroscopy and Surgery is required.
They must have a California certification with fluoroscopy – required