Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians. In doing so, positions patients and adjust equipment for each examination. Assists radiologist in administrating contrast media required in specific diagnostic procedures. Performs such duties in several diagnostic imaging areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Reviews requests and schedules patients for radiologic procedures, arranging for
patient transport to the procedure area.
2 Reviews requests for procedures, using reason(s) for the procedures, department guidelines, physician recommendations and personal judgment to determine region(s) to be examined and diagnostic images to be obtained.
3 Consults with the Radiologist to determine the need for additional diagnostic images for comprehensive examinations.
4 Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by transferring and positioning patients, attaching or arranging immobilization and support devices, explaining the procedure, instructing and reassuring patients, using care, courtesy and tact.
5 Assists the Radiologist in performance of routine radiographs, adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of imaging equipment, and accessories used in performing diagnostic procedures.
6 Applies knowledge of human anatomy and understanding of patient's condition to determine appropriate radiologic or testing techniques and to assure accurate, high quality images for diagnostic interpretation.
7 Monitors patient's condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses.
8 Provides accurate diagnostic image identification, processes diagnostic images, and monitors image quality.
9 Documents procedure verification and procedural and quality control data, using a computerized system, and determines need for and performs necessary re-imaging.
10 Collects all completed diagnostic images and forwards to appropriate location(s) for interpretation and results reporting.
11 Calculates, prepares, logs and assists the Radiologist in administering and checking contrast media required in specific diagnostic procedures.
12 Practices sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
13 Applies knowledge of potential radiation hazards and observes appropriate radiation safety regulations.
14 Assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the clinical patient areas by monitoring and ordering supplies used in diagnostic procedure areas, and by cleaning imaging equipment and accessories.
15 Monitors quality control on a daily basis; reports operational and functional instrumentation problems to appropriate personnel.
16 Demonstrates clinical imaging procedures to students and new staff members, as assigned, and participates in scheduled training, orientation and in-services imaging areas. Educational and staff development activities.
17 May assume lead function in designated areas and/or oversee the activities of staff.
18 Maintains BLS competency as evidenced by attendance at an annual BLS review.
19 Maintains registry