Radiology Technologist

• Job Summary Provides radiology services. Responsible for operating radiological and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Part Time - 20 hr minimum

Duties and Responsibilities

• Philosophy

• a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
• b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• c) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
• d) Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member
• e) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
• f) Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• g) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities
• h) Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff

1. Communication

• a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
• b) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

1. Financial practices

• a) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
• b) Reports wasteful practices
• c) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements

1. Compliance program

• a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program
• b) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures

1. Performance-improvement program

• a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program
• b) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures
• C) Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
• d) Participates in data collection activities to support the performance-improvement program

1. Safety/risk-management program

• a) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
• b) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person

1. Professional competence

• a) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
• b) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
• c) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
• d) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
• e) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations

1. Duties

• a) Completes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological support
• b) Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card
• c) Tests and monitors equipment for proper working condition
• d) Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction
• e) Documents records and other forms, accurately adhering to approved policies/procedures
• f) Confirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-ray
• g) Communicates information about the patient’s status to other persons responsible for patient care
• h) Applies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology technician functions
• i) Follows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedure
• j) Remains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needs
• k) Follows manufacturer’s specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x-ray procedure
• l) Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed
• m) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• n) Maintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedure
• o) Maintains a clean and organized work area
• p) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician

Requirements

Qualifications

• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems

Requirements

Required

• Associates degree in Radiological Technology from an accredited Radiology Technology program
• Radiology technician certification in the state of Kentucky

Preferred

• Two or more years of experience working as a radiology technician
• CPR / AED and First Aid certification

Job Quality Requirements

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Timeliness
• Organization
• Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks

Dependability

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and walk
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching
• Ability lift 50 pounds
• Visual and auditory acuity