Overview Job Summary Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Routinely works in 2 or more specialties. Required Population Served Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities • Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician. • Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient. • Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan. • Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines. • Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures. • Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff. • Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement. • Completes assigned goals. • Performs other duties as assigned. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Experience as obtained through completion through Radiology Technology Program Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Associates degree in related field. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work . Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R).; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required Registration in two or more specialties Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships Yes No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Frequent Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Very Accurate Accurate Moderate Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other REQNUMBER: 33216