Job Title: Radiologic Technologist Job Description Revised: July 2019
Department: Clinic
Reports To: Nurse Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly 20-30 hours per week. part-time potential to grow into full-time. Non-Exempt
Summary: Perform fluoroscopy and X-rays for diagnostic purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Document the procedures in an EMR system
Serve as a back-up for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, performing EKG/EMG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements, documenting vital signs in the EMR and administering injectables.
Follow established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.
Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.
Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor.
Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes and maintaining procedure logs.
Retrieve radiologic orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record. Maintain adequate radiologic supplies. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements and regulations.
Knowledge of radiologic safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. • Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Work Environment:
Environmentally controlled medical office environment
Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
Exposure to radiation which is minimized by the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective lead aprons, gloves and other shielding devices and monitored by radiation badges
Possible exposure to bodily fluids, infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a medical office environment
Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping and speaking
Occasional sitting
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed
May need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed
Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Education/Experience:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree or higher preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
Current CPR and AED certificate – not currently enforced
Radiologic Technologist experience preferred
Current Minnesota Radiologic Technologist licensure required
Equipment:
General Office Equipment including computer/keyboard/mouse/fax/copier
C-Arm
X-ray
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
Active listening skills
Social perceptiveness
Monitoring skills
Critical thinking skills
Service orientation
Time management
Judgment and decision making skills
Knowledge of learning strategies
Ability to document/record information
Communication skills
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (non-applicable). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. (computer usage).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
The noise level in the work environment is usually average/moderate.
I am able to perform the above duties with or without an accommodation. If I need an accommodation in the future, I will make the request as soon as possible to my direct supervisor. My supervisor will advise me if a reasonable accommodation can be made. Any agreed upon accommodations will be documented on or attached to this job description and placed in the personnel file.
I have read and understand the requirements and qualifications of this job, including the physical demands, and am able to perform these functions.
Furthermore, I understand that my performance will be evaluated, in part, by the level of my ability to perform the above job duties. The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
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