+ Position Summary + Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical work in taking radiographs of patients for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care. + Position Responsibilities + Unit Specific Position Responsibilities + Cleans x ray equipment. + Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation. + Assists in maintaining and stocking departmental supplies. + Assists as assigned in training other department personnel. + Responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness in assigned areas. + May schedule patients for radiology procedures. + Performs other assigned duties. + Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. + Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes. + Assists patients, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service. + Effectively communicates with patients, staff and physicians. + Performs all duties of Limited Radiologic Technologist. (per scope of practice) + Prepares patients (neonatal through geriatric) for special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedure including: myleograms, arthrograms, venograms, and interventional radiographic exams. + Prepares sterile tray for procedures. + Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions patients accordingly; sets x ray equipment and takes x rays for a variety of special and routine examinations. + Prepares electronic images for interpretation by radiologist. + Performs diagnostic x ray exposures on neonates through geriatric patients in the Radiology Department or other patient areas. + Positions the patient according to standard guides or by alternative positions on the compromised patients. + Performs portable exams on patients unable to come to the Radiology Department. + Responsible for patient's physical safety. + Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience + Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education): + Completion of an IDPH recognized training program + Possession of current Iowa Permit to Practice + Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers + Enrollment in Radiologic Technologist program + Organizational Requirements: + Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements. + Preferred Qualifications: + None specified + Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience: + Ability to perform quality diagnostic radiologic procedures. + Ability to position patients. + Ability to communicate with patients, staff and physicians. + Ability to navigate and/or use an Electronic Health Record (EMR) and PACS system. + Skill in providing diagnostic x ray services. + Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry, and their applications. + Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. + Active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. + Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for neonate through geriatric patients. + Skill in effective oral and written communication in English. + Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: + None specified