MS-Radiation Technologist-Nights

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Professional Requirements: Attends required in-service education. Works well with others; a team player. Accepts responsibility; follows through to completion of project or task. Listens attentively, ask questions if instructions are not clearly understood. Speaks clearly, calmly and professionally even when under pressure. Deals appropriately with all consumers; always professional, doesn t make inappropriate remarks. Understands the big picture; the importance of their job tasks in the overall diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Maintains work area in a clean, neat and organized manner. Demonstrates knowledge and accurate use of hospital computer system. Makes the correct decision; does the right thing for patient safety, and consumer relations. Helps new employees in the orientation process, teaches duties and responsibilities accurately. Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. Responsible for safe handling of equipment and films. Instructs and prepares patients for roentgenographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations. Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly. Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms and hip pinnings in surgery. Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations. Transfers images to PACS system Transports patients to and from radiology department to various locations in the hospital when necessary. Safely administers IV contrast material, appropriately monitors patients and recognizes early stages of allergic reaction. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures. Assists in maintaining basic records and reports. Assists in maintaining files. Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel. Interacts professionally with patient/family, physicians and co-workers. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes appropriate documentation, paper work, computer entries, area stocking and cleaning. Maintains all license as required. Maintains emergency equipment in appropriate manner ready for immediate use. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population. Participates in age-specific competency process. Education/Regulatory Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Certified by the State of Mississippi to practice and administer radiation. Current BCLS certification. Language Skills: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages may be helpful. Skills: Moderate to advanced computer and data entry skills. Good communication skills; both listening and speaking. All clinical skills associated with that of a Radiologic technologist; positioning, technique, anatomy, IV maintenance. Specific Age Groups Served: All age groups. Exposure Classifications: Classification I: Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs. Professional Expectations: Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Wears identification badge while on duty. Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and functions well under stressful situations. Answers telephone and greets all patients and family members in a polite and tactful manner. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs to the organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Descriptions for Physical Demands: 1-33% - Occasional; 34-67% - Frequent; 68-100% - Continuous Physical Demands On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. This job requires that weight is lifted or force is exerted. Stand - Continuous Walk - Continuous Sit - Occasional Talk or hear - Continuous Use hands to finger, handle or feel - Frequent Push/Pull - Frequent Reach with hands and arms - Frequent Up to 10 pounds - Frequent Up to 25 pounds - Frequent Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) Ability to hear alarms on equipment Ability to hear client call Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff Ability to hear overhead paging system and fire alarms Work Environment This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequent Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasional Risk of electrical shock - Frequent Risk of radiation - Continuous The typical noise level for the work environment - Moderate Noise Repetitive Motion Actions Repetitive use of hands - Frequent Grasping: simple/light - Frequent Grasping: firm/heavy - Frequent Fine Dexterity - Frequent PERFORMANCE RATINGS KEY Abbrev. Rating Exceeds Expectations EE 3 Meets Expectations ME 2 Needs Improvment NI 1 Unsatisfactory U 0 EMPLOYEE-BASED COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS (Part A) Part A of this form has been designed to document the level of performance as measured against the employee-based competencies/behaviors. After each of the competencies/behaviors, senior management has indicated the weighting, giving the highest weighting to those competencies needing the most focus. The Position Questionnaires/Position Descriptions should be used as a reference guide. The total weighting of all competencies/behaviors is 100. The competencies/behaviors support the Anderson Regional Health Systems (ARHS) strategic planning goals which focus on: Safety; Quality; Satisfaction; People and Finance. 15% People and Satisfaction Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy when interfacing with patients, family members, contributors, healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, vendors and/or other outside sources. Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy when interfacing with co-workers at all levels organization-wide. Demonstrates team building leadership.

Shift: 12 Hour PM 7P-7A

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Radiologic Technologist

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