Rad Tech-Austell GA-Days Sat Sun 7am-12am 5441hr
Rad Tech-Austell GA-Days Sat Sun 7am-12am 5441hr
Posted on :
11-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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11-04-2025
Job Description
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care* Obtains complete clinical history gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique if applicable.* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.* Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.* Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.* Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.* Ensures patients privacy and comfort is accommodated.* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures equipment supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.* Organizes schedule time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.* Uses critical thinking skills.* Asks clarifying questions.* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.* Understands demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.* Demonstrates and understands preandpost procedural care.* Preps the patient for the procedure.* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.* Maintains competency with venipuncture where applicable.Equipment* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.* Cleans disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.* Ability to operate all aspects of the system.* Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.Education and Communication* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge Introduce Discuss Explain and Thank you of all patients and family members.* Ensures that patients questions concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.* Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.* Required documentation is concise legible and includes precise terminology.* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospitalwide education without prompting.Quality Control* Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation shielding technique selection penetration and positioning.* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.* Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented marked labeled and notes are accurate.* Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS if applicable.* Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded if necessary and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.Operations* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.* Transports patients positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table.* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Employment Type
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