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GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. • Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. • Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary. • Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. • Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic procedure. • Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied. • Utilizes patient immobilization as needed. • May select and administer intravenous contrast media. • Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur. • Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc. • May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. • Follows department infection control practices and techniques. • Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored. • Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort and legal/ethical rights. • Completes all necessary work sheets, logs, patient records and documentation. • When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new hires and students while maintaining one's own responsibilities and duties. • PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts. • RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System. • Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study. • Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc. • Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. • Must maintain the required hours of continued education.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
• Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible. • If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire. • Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Department: Radiology - HFMH
Shift: Rotating
Union Code: Not Applicable