FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Grade: (need to verify)  OSHA Category: Category 1 Inclement Weather Classification: Essential Client Age Group: All Ages

Under the direction of the VP of Nursing and Clinical Services, Medical Director and Director of Imaging Services performs specialized and difficult diagnostic imaging examinations of patients, utilizing ionizing radiation, magnetic fields, or high frequency sound waves to render optimum images which are used to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions.  The Imaging Technologist II has a strong understanding of safety requirements related to imaging services and is proficient in Radiography with Mammography, Radiography with Computed Tomography, Radiography with Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Ultrasonography, or Echosonography and is competent in performing holter monitor placement and electrocardiograms.  This position may perform IV contrast injection procedures as needed and is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Practices within the scope of licensure, complies with federal and state legal and professional requirements   Consistently follows Imaging Services departmental and facility wide policies, including specialty modality specific policies   Follows proper patient identification protocol by using two determined patient identifiers   Inspects the patient's examination order, clinical indication, previous imaging exams, and any pertinent patient information before proceeding with the imaging procedure    Consults the Radiologist or ordering provider if order clarification is needed   Prepares patients for examination by acquiring history, answering questions, and providing instructions and detailed explanation of the procedure to obtain the best possible imaging examination while reducing the patient's anxiety   Thoroughly completes patient screening and applicable forms relating to the procedure and patient's care   Demonstrates competency in appropriate documentation   Follows policies/protocols when documenting within the patient's chart   Communicates effectively to caregiver responsible for the care of the patient following the imaging procedure if applicable                                    Demonstrates competency in accurately implementing "downtime" processes   Prepares and positions patients, using immobilization devices appropriately when needed to obtain optimum imaging  Follows approved imaging protocols and parameters for the specific modality while delivering quality patient care and ensuring safety   Consistently informs the Radiologist of all pertinent information before and after the procedure when needed and promptly notifies the Radiologist of any critical finding    Possesses a solid understanding of anatomy and demonstrates the ability to position patients as needed to complete adequate imaging, EKG, and holter monitor procedures   Protects the patient's privacy at all time and ensures all patient documents are kept private including information on computer screens   Complies with HIPAA guidelines    Follows patient safety guidelines with every encounter, ensures the patient is attended to at all times   Demonstrates a solid understanding of modality specific physics and possesses a solid understanding of the functions and operations of modality specific imaging equipment and attached components including but not limited to contrast injectors and post processing software   Possesses the knowledge and ability to safely operate all modality specific equipment, EKG, and holter monitor units   Follows proper steps to report equipment malfunctions and promptly notifies the Director or Chief Technologist with any equipment issues   Performs equipment QC and calibration when applicable, ensuring meticulous QC records are kept in accordance to modality specific regulatory agencies    Effectively communicates any changes in the patient's condition during or after the procedure with the Radiologist, ordering provider, and/or RN   Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet or exceed the departmental standards and possesses a solid understanding of modality specific skills competency checklists   Demonstrates competency with invasive modality specific procedures   Follows proper protocol, practices sterile technique, prepares the room with required supplies/instruments to be readily available when applicable    Verifies the department RN is available for invasive procedures with appropriate patient forms/documentation completed   Participates in and ensures a "Time Out" is completed with the team prior to beginning invasive procedures   Properly screens patients receiving contrast media while following the Administration of Contrast Media policy in Radiography, Computed Tomography, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Possesses the ability to proficiently obtain intravenous access for IV contrast in Radiography, Computed Tomography, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Follows proper sterile technique when accessing existing intravenous sites or obtaining a new IV site    Demonstrates competency in proper infection control   Washes and/or sanitizes hands before and after each patient encounter    Thoroughly cleans/sanitizes equipment after each patient encounter following manufacturer's guidelines    Consistently reviews each completed examination for adequate quality and technical accuracy   Ensures correct labeling and patient identification prior to submitting in PACS for radiologist interpretation   Completes required patient forms appropriately and routes forms correctly for distribution to medical records   Demonstrates competency with computer programs; Paragon Radiology Management, Order Management, Resource Scheduling, PACS, Cardioserver and any additional programs as requested   Performs clerical duties including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling outpatient imaging/cardiology exams, documenting patient information within computer programs, and properly releasing imaging studies for continuing care according to hospital and departmental policies  Demonstrates competency with imaging retrieval for archiving, CD exporting/importing, and film printing   Ensures work environment is free from safety hazards and high risk areas are secure at all times   Appropriately reports any safety issues immediately   Demonstrates the ability to efficiently manage emergency situations   Completes all requirements and responsibilities for the continuation of the American College of Radiology accreditation, MQSA, and other accrediting and regulating bodies where applicable   Consistently ensures life support carts, oxygen hook-ups, suction devices are maintained properly and are in excellent working condition at all times   Ensures work area is kept clean and organized   Reports cleaning and linen needs to Environmental Services in a timely manner   Maintains supply inventory, ensuring proper quantity of supplies are stocked    Consistently rotates supply inventory to prevent out-dating and verifies supply room and cabinets are secure at all times   Completes all work prior to shift end and informs incoming staff of any pending exams/patient information    Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and places a high priority on meeting customer requirements in a timely and courteous manner   Responds to "on-call" in the required time frame where applicable    Participates in orientation and training of new employees and student technologists   Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others   Willingly accepts various work assignments, is accountable and responsible for actions/decisions   Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive feedback   Demonstrates proper use of time, equipment, and supplies in efforts to control costs   Maintains current continuing education, certifications, and modality specific education requirements   Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in-services and completing education assignments   Maintains a good rapport and professional working relationship with JSH providers, staff, patients, families, and visitors, as well as outside providers and offices