Radiology - X-ray Tech

Radiologic Technologist

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology. Familiar with and adheres to departmental protocols and policy and procedures of the healthcare system. Obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains active status. Uses technical knowledge and ability to assist in actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols. Enthusiastically shares knowledge with employees and students in the work unit. Ensures that patient demographic, emulsion markers, and examination requests are correct. Critiques, orients, and saves all pertinent images. Transmits QA-ed images to PACS and ensures that all images reach PACS. Documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in the system, documenting comments when appropriate. Maintains image management equipment, reporting any equipment problems to appropriate resources. Utilizes the system for obtaining additional study data. Performs work in a timely manner. Performs quality radiographic images consistently on an ongoing basis. Analyzes requests and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan. Reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information to ensure accuracy. Reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients waiting for examinations. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Documents incidents and advises area supervisors of improvement opportunities for the work unit. Uses relevant systems effectively and appropriately to access information and document the status of procedures. Modifies all necessary orders for appropriateness. Completes exams in the system and transmits information to PACS. Verifies that all information has arrived properly into PACS. Verifies patient identity and obtains relevant patient history for examination orders. Verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation. Assesses patients' physical conditions and develops an action plan for performing examinations. Assesses patients' conditions to determine if additional medical personnel and/or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action. Assists patients that require extra attention and reacts to emergency situations. Ensures patient safety throughout all procedures.