The Radiologic Technologist II is responsible for performing radiographic procedures by the application of ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images under a variety of conditions and assisting physicians as required in the selection of practical applications and technical factors.
Job Relationships
- Reports to the Diagnostic Imaging Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
- Obtain a complete history on patients including obtaining previous related exams that will help evaluate the current exam.
- Produce quality radiographs.
- Select proper technical factors for each individual patient, according to established protocols.
- Provide proper shielding in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
- Operate equipment as directed.
- Be knowledgeable with all procedures and protocols within the Radiology Department.
- Process films using an automatic processor at the MOHA location.
- Assist with the selection of technical factors using ALARA principles.
- Possess knowledge of DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation, including correcting data regarding patient information and image detail in PACS.
- Maintain orderliness, cleanliness and cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
- Assemble films/images for interpretation by radiologists.
- Assist patients in transport within Radiology and throughout the Springfield Clinic campus.
- Will be responsible when using Springfield Clinic computers and telephones as needed for patient care.
- Knowledge of computer systems: RIS (to include, but not limited to scheduling/rescheduling/replacing exams, completing exams, patient history, enter comments, enter "stop" payments and print features), EHR, PACS, Employee Benefit system, Radiology home page.
- May assist in the use of a variety of equipment and procedures.
- Knowledge of sterile procedure and of sterilization procedure for sterile supplies.
- Knowledge of general scheduler duties.
- Knowledge of Prompt Care workflow.
- Knowledge of workflow to obtain reports on images.
- Put away incoming supplies and inform Supervisor of supplies needed.
- Clean cassettes on a regular basis.
- Check for outdates on a regular basis.
- Report any equipment failures to Supervisor and have general knowledge to troubleshoot equipment for problems and call for service if necessary.
- Submit proper forms to request for paid time off and enter time off in payroll tracking system.
- Provide orientation/training of new technologists and other Radiology staff.
- Responsible for coverage in Ambulatory Surgery, Pain Clinic (if working in ASC/Pain Clinic) and Diagnostic Radiology with varying shifts.
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs utilizing proper exposure factors consistent with ALARA according to protocols established by Springfield Clinic Radiologists, SC.
- Ability to operate a C-Arm if working in ASC/Pain Clinic.
- Knowledge of and experience in DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation, including correcting data regarding patient information and image detail in PACS.
- Knowledgeable of all procedures and protocols in the Surgery department, Pain Clinic and Radiology department.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Must be a graduate of an approved A.C.R. school or must be a graduate of a JRCERT approved school of Radiology, and provide proof of current active certification with the ARRT
- Must work in a specialty location (i.e. ASC, Ortho, Urgent Care etc.) at least 80% of the time and/or take part in the departmental weekend and holiday rotation.
- Or working as a Float, defined by the Imaging Operations Manager.
Licenses/Certificates
- Must maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography.
- May have temporary accreditation in Radiography with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety.
- CPR per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must maintain professional behavior.
- Must be able to adjust to various personalities.
- Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
- Must possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
- Must have the ability to perform occasional heavy lifting, i.e. transferring patients to x-ray tables.
- Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, lifting and twisting.
- Must be able with help to lift patient from cart to table.
- Must be able to work with arms above head.
- Must be able to wear lead apron for long periods of time.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to assist patient to and from the table.
Working Environment
- Will be exposed to fumes from cleaning agents or x-ray film processor chemicals, in limited areas.
- Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
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