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- POSITION SUMMARY
- Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging exams requested by providers while following all relevant guidelines for patient safety.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Patient Care/Imaging:
- Takes radiographs following established procedures for patient care and safety including:
- Follows manufacturer guidelines for technical factors and employs ALARA techniques while taking radiographic images
- Optimal patient preparation and positioning
- Consistent and accurate labeling of images per department protocol
- Reviews images, makes quality adjustments, and makes images available to providers for review on computer system
- Uses a variety of radiation protection, shielding for patients and monitoring materials for staff including wearing badges and maintaining required documentation for compliance purposes
- Based on location assigned, may operate C-Arm for fluoroscopy procedures in office setting; maintaining sterile field, and practicing proper radiation safety techniques.
- Equipment Maintenance and Safety:
- Ensures equipment is in working order and completes/maintains QA records as required.
- Performs troubleshooting on radiography equipment/software and contacts service providers when problems require a service call
- Support Efficient Workflow:
- Escorts patients to and from exam and x-ray room.
- Accurately inputs orders, charges or other information required in EMR and processes related documentation to facilitate patient flow through clinic.
- Imaging rooms are cleaned and stocked with necessary supplies and communicates supply needs as needed
- Initiative:
- Seeks out assignments, added duties, or opportunities to learn when assigned work is complete, as patient census or workload permits, or to otherwise fill down time productively.
- Proposes new ideas, makes suggestions, and seeks opportunities to improve processes or workflow through appropriate channels
- Attempts to problem solve when assigned work is disrupted, equipment is down, etc. before involving supervisor.
- TEAMWORK
- Teamwork:
- Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
- Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
- Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
- Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
- Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Policies and Procedures
- Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
- Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
- Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program and holds current Ohio license and ARRT certification. Must maintain current CPR/AED certification.
