SIH-IMAGING TECH I-PD

General Purpose of Job:

Prescribe ionizing radiation under the legal written or verbal orders of a health care provider; produce and administer roentgen rays to patients while performing routine diagnostic procedures and diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance to established standards and practices. Provide patient services using a variety of imaging modalities. Perform clerical duties as required and participate in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Prepares rooms, equipment, contrast and materials as needed to deliver patient care in a hospital environment.
• Administers both oral and IV approved contrasts to patients.
• Maintains sterile fields when appropriate.
• Cleans and disinfects radiology areas to include rooms and equipment.
• Reviews examination requests. Responsible for all technical and general aspects of patient care within their scope of practice.
• Prepares patient for radiology procedures; explains procedures, transports and transfers patients to and from departments, rooms and examination tables. Positions patients, and assists patients at the end of procedures.
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays (adjusts equipment; determines proper radiographic techniques; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; using and adjusting lead shielding of patients as appropriate).
• Develops film or image using an automatic processing, CR or DR techniques.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports any unusual occurrences.
• Evaluates images for accuracy and technical quality.
• Assists radiologists and other technologists during difficult procedures.
• Upon training, provides advanced skills in Mammography, CT and Bone Density.
• Maintain schedules, logs and billing of patients using a Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties.
• Prepares and schedules patients for examinations.
• Prepares material, supplies, jackets and most recent examination for next day procedures.