Radiographer I

Where Compassion Meets Innovation and TechnologyThank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.General Purpose of Job: Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, performs radiographic examinations to create images needed for diagnosis. Radiography integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. The radiographer integrates professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking in performing these examinations. The radiographer must demonstrate and understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. He or she must also maintain knowledge about radiation protection and safety. Radiographers are the primary liaison between patients and Radiologists and other members of the support team. The Radiographer will perform other duties as deemed necessary.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.Provides the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretionAnticipates and responds to the needs of the patient while undergoing radiographic examinationWorks with others to elevate the quality of care deliveredProduces quality diagnostic imaging studiesCollects pertinent data about the patient and the procedureReconfirms patient identification and verifies the procedure requested or prescribedVerifies patient's pregnancy status as appropriateDetermines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedureAssesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedureUsing professional judgment adepts imaging procedures as appropriate to improve diagnostic information and improve outcomesConsults appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessaryEvaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional proceduresSelects appropriate shielding devicesDetermines appropriate type and amount of contrast agent to be administered, based on patient age, weight and medical/physical statusReviews patient chart and the physician request to determine optimal imaging technique for suspected pathologyProvides information about the procedure to the patient/family and other health care providersVerifies that the patient/family have consented to the procedure and fully understand any risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-upProvides accurate explanations and instructions at the appropriate time and at a level the patient/family can understandMaintains controlled access to restricted areas during radiation exposure to ensure safety of patients, families and hospital personnelAddresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriateRefers questions about diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis to the patient's physicianProvides appropriate information to other individuals involved in the patient's careConsults with other departments, such as respiratory therapy and anesthesia for patient servicesInstructs patients regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures, including providing information about oral or bowel preparation and allergy preparation, as appropriateEnsures all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic examinationImplements action plans that fall within established protocols and guidelinesElicits patient/family cooperation to carry out the action planUses and integrated team approach as neededUses accessory equipment when appropriateAssesses and monitors the patient's physical and mental state while undergoing procedureAdministers contrast agents according to established guidelinesMonitors the patient for reactions to contrast agentUses appropriate radiation safety devicesApplies appropriate patient immobilization devices when necessaryEvaluates goals of the action plan (procedure) to determine that all goals have been achievedEvaluates the patient and the procedure in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to identify variances that may affect patient outcomeMeasures the procedure against established protocols and guidelinesIdentifies any exceptions to the expected outcomeDocuments any exceptions clearly and completelyReviews images to determine if additional images will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedureImplements a revised action plan as indicatedBases the revised action plan on the patient's condition and the most appropriate means of achieving the intended outcomeTakes action based on patient and procedural variancesMeasures and evaluates the results of the revised action planNotifies appropriate health provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings and/or patient conditionDocuments information about patient care, the procedure and final outcomeDocuments diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, this may be a computerized record, requisition, patient log, etc. Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise and completeDocuments any exceptions from the established criteria or proceduresMaintains utmost level of confidentiality at all timesAdheres to hospital policies and proceduresDemonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelinesAssists in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environmentAssists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental process improvement activitiesEnsures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelinesEnsures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelinesAssesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelinesReviews protocol and procedure manuals on at least an annual basisAnalyzes information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment, discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisorElicits confidence and cooperation from the patient/family, the public and health care providers by providing timely communication and effective instructionPresents explanations and instructions at the learner's level of understanding and learning styleInstructs students and health care providers regarding radiographic procedures and radiation safetyAssists in performing quality assurance activities based on established quality protocolsMonitors image production to determine variance from established quality standardsEvaluates his/her quality assurance results and establishes an appropriate action plan for improvement as requiredImplements as self-improvement QA action plan as requiredObtains assistance from appropriate personnel to implement his/her quality assurance action planCompares quality assurance results to established acceptable valuesEducation and/or Experience:• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school accredited by the Committee of Allied Health Education and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology• Registered or registry eligible as an RT-R by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist o Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.• Holds current unlimited Texas CMRT licenseCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:• Registered or registry eligible as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT-R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist o Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.• Current Texas State CMRT License• CPR