Technologist - Radiography: Mhw - Radiology

Summary

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.
• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Essential

Competencies and skills:

• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• ACCURACY & QUALITY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA: Prepares and administers contrast media and monitors patient.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• RADIATION PROTECTION: Provides appropriate radiation protection for self and others during all imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• IMAGE PRODUCTION, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL: Applies appropriate imaging factors, conducts image analysis and utilizes archival techniques.
• PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES: Performs imaging procedures on all anatomical areas of the body.
• PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE: Assesses and provides patient care prior to, during and/or after procedures; considering medical condition, age and diversity.

Education

Essential:

• Accredited Program

Essential

Education specialization:

• Radiology

Credentials

Essential:

• Certified Radiologic Technologist
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiology Tech
• BLS American Heart E-Card
• BLS Certification

Essential

Education equivalent experience:

• Recent graduates of an approved Radiography program.

Other Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

• Must possess an active Radiography Certificate from the State of Florida and must take the ARRT(R) examination.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Radiation 40.00%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 20.00%
• Reaching 60.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%
• Standing 60.00%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60.00%
• Seeing - Near 80.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Sitting 40.00%
• Depth Perception 80.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 20.00%
• Latex 20.00%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Fire Risk 20.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%
• Walking 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Potential Electric Shock 20.00%
• Hazardous Chemicals 20.00%
• Computer Monitor 60.00%
• Potential for Physical Assault 20.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00%
• Kneeling 40.00%
• Audible Speech 80.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%
• Hearing Acuity 80.00%
• Squatting 40.00%
• Distinguish Color 80.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Keyboard Entry 60.00%
• Seeing - Far 80.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 20.00%
• Bending and Stooping 60.00%

Organizational Profile

Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.

Memorial Hospital West’s Many Respected Specialty Programs Include

• Memorial Neuroscience Institute
• Medical and Surgical Services
• Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
• Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
• Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
• Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Memorial Cancer Institute
• The Family Birthplace
• Women’s Services
• Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County’s first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit

Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 – and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an “A” Ranking for Patient Safety.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.