Shift Time: Nights Hours: 2100 - 07:30 Shift length: 10 hours Weekend rotation: Every other On Call: None Required Certifications: ARRT, BLS Scrub Color: Hospital Provided Surgical Scrubs or Wine Job Description: Job Summary: Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, trauma and surgery procedures according to established standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physicians' orders. Participates actively in the satisfaction of patients and all customers. Assures equipment is present and accounted for at beginning and end of each shift. Education: Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Enter Licenses/Certifications Other Lic/Certification Department Time Frame Req/Pref And/Or CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire Required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC client 90 Days Required Essential Functions: Performs general diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing standardized positioning, As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety. Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist. Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors. Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosage and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures. Maintains imaging equipment through safe handling and assisting in necessary quality assurance. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment. Completes proper patient identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, Product cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Verifies patients clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner. Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident. Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems. Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis. Performs other duties as assigned.I
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