Radiology Technologist Clinical Instructor - LGH/Part Time Days

Job Description

The Radiology Technologist Clinical Instructor provides direct and indirect supervision appropriate to student competency level. Coordinates closely with clinical site staff to ensure student safety and oversight, assigns students to appropriate procedural areas, and ensures students receive a sufficient variety and volume of radiologic experiences. The Radiology Technologist Clinical Instructor performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. Produces high quality images for interpretation by physicians that meet the standards established by the Centra Health Radiology. Requires competence, as determined by competency assessments, in a variety of imaging equipment and technology. Practices proper safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel and patients. Fosters teamwork through effective communication. Ensures high level of service to patients through proper communication, technique, and safety guidelines. Maintains flexibility to staff various work locations, shift times and lengths. Perform other functional duties as assigned to assure efficient and optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Radiology Technologist Clinical Instructor provides direct and indirect supervision appropriate to student competency level. Coordinates closely with clinical site staff to ensure student safety and oversight, assigns students to appropriate procedural areas, and ensures students receive a sufficient variety and volume of radiologic experiences. The Radiology Technologist Clinical Instructor performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. Produces high quality images for interpretation by physicians that meet the standards established by the Centra Health Radiology. Requires competence, as determined by competency assessments, in a variety of imaging equipment and technology. Practices proper safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel and patients. Fosters teamwork through effective communication. Ensures high level of service to patients through proper communication, technique, and safety guidelines. Maintains flexibility to staff various work locations, shift times and lengths. Perform other functional duties as assigned to assure efficient and optimal patient care.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) guidelines
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) process explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.
• Follows department specific standard work and departmental policies.
• Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality.
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.
• Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.
• Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards. Metrics include collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy.
• Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
• This position administers non-radioactive contrast.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
• The caregiver must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:

• Competent - can recognize recurrent situations, have knowledge that they can act upon, and can work independently because they have enough personalized in-depth experience they can draw upon.
• Able to practice with little or no assistance.
• Able to teach others.
• Staff realize there is a bigger picture that can be embraced. Instead of managing specific events and being reactionary to work they become proactive with certain aspects of work.

Program Knowledge and Compliance

• Understands the Centra Virginia Community College program goals, clinical objectives, and the evaluation process
• Maintains current knowledge of the Centra Virginia Community College program policies and student progress
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development in radiologic science and instructional practices

Clinical Instruction

• Reinforces didactic content by applying principles in radiation protection, equipment use, patient care, and imaging
• Delivers one-on-one procedural training and image critique sessions
• Demonstrates new technologies and techniques

Clinical Competency Evaluation

• Conducts evaluations through direct observation and consultation with staff and radiologists
• Assesses technical performance and image quality
• Reviews patient logbooks and discusses clinical progress with students

Clinical Supervision

• Provides direct and indirect supervision appropriate to student competency level
• Coordinates closely with clinical site staff to ensure student safety and oversight
• Assigns students to appropriate procedural areas
• Ensures students receive a sufficient variety and volume of radiologic experiences
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance and clinical performance
• Reports code of conduct violations to the Clinical Coordination

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology and certified as a Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• State licensure may be required depending on the practicing site.
• Radiological Technologist experience of 2 years required.
• Requires competency validation.

Salary Range: $31.88 - $47.82? Hour