Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistDuties include, but are not limited to the following:Independently reviews each requisition to assure that the patient history and area of complaint is consistent with the exam requested.Make independent determinations and take appropriate corrective actions, including contacting the Referring Physician, Nurse Manager etc. including radiologist.Interview the patient to obtain additional clinical information.Verifies the patient's identity using the JCAHO recommended method.Verifies the patient's demographic information to be sure it is correct and compatible with the DICOM format that is needed to validate patient and exam information, so it can be viewed on PACS and electronically stored in the archive system.Be part of a Moderate Sedation team, when patients require sedation.Use a wide variety of computerized equipment such as Direct Digital Radiography (DR), Angiographic equipment, Digital Fluoroscopy, Computer Acquisition and port-processing workstations, PACS viewing stations, Xero Viewer desk top viewing software, and hospital computer systems such as VISTA, CPRS, and EHR.Be fully competent in the use of all computerized equipment in the Diagnostic section as well as the Interventional Radiology unit. Must make continuous assessments of the image quality and equipment performance for optimum image quality.Be able to work in a surgical type of environment where a sterile field must be maintained.Maintain the assigned room with proper medical and Emergency supplies needed for optimal patient care and efficiency.Work in all areas within the Diagnostic Area and outside of the department such as portable x-rays and portable fluoroscopic exams.Responsible for performing inventory in both the IR section and Fluoroscopy section following the IR Inventory SOP and reporting any discrepancies to their Supervisor immediately. This includes checking the expiration dates on all items used in Interventional, marking them as stated in the SOP, and prior to handing the item off to another department for use.Maintain all record keeping that is required and takes an active role in the hospital and Radiology QM and safety programs.Work Schedule: Irregular tour position (Weekends/Evenings/Nights)Compressed/Flexible: Service line discretionTelework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized