Radiologic Technologist, Mammography/MRI Advancement
Radiologic Technologist, Mammography/MRI Advancement
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Job Description
Patient Care
- Performs various general Xray fluoroscopy CT and DEXA exams on patients while conforming to established department techniques and procedures.
- Establishes patient cooperation by reducing anxieties providing explanations of treatment and answering questions.
- Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient adjusting immobilization devices moving equipment into specified position adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors and proper usage of identification markers.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Maintains and/or removes intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Identifies prepares and/or administers contrast agents as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Corroborates a patients clinical history with procedure and ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Clinical Excellence
- Maintains necessary departmental files reports and records of diagnostic examinations performed according to hospital policies.
- Develops a proactive mindset towards the job. Observes opportunities for improvement formulates ideas and communicates those ideas with their supervisor and/or other staff and implements work habits that lead to continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service through quality improvement audits and activities.
- Displays a high level of initiative works with minimal supervision demonstrates responsible behavior and has excellent attention to detail.
- Performs other duties as directed by the department manager.
Qualifications
Experience: Required: Radiography. Preferred: CT or Mammography experience or willing to train.
Licenses & Certifications: Required: State of Iowa Permit to Operate Radiation Machines. ARRT (R)
Schedule: MonFriday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Occasional call
Weekend: 1 weekend every 4 months
Holiday Rotation: 12 holidays per year
Employment Type
Full-Time
