Under general supervision operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings, and develops films/images following the procedure and facilitates image storage in the PACS system. Also assists physicians and Radiology RPAs in performing examinations by administering/providing contrast media and assisting with procedures as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
• Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by Billings Clinic, local, state, and federal agencies. • Performs quality procedures and radiographs using the appropriate department routine as ordered and be able to perform those examinations using all the general radiographic equipment. • Prepares the room equipment and supplies as dictated by the particular examination or patient need and processes the necessary radiographs. • Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient, and transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patients, self, and co-workers in particular by using appropriate shielding for patients. • Assists the patient at the end of the examination. • Informs Manager or Supervisor of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, and physicians. • Assists with stocking and cleaning their assigned room daily. • Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies by appropriately utilizing supply management software, hardware, and/or informing appropriate personnel for acquisition. • Performs a variety of clerical and image management tasks as required, such as working up patients, completing the appropriate paperwork following each examination, properly identifying exams for PACS storage and review.
Professional Development:
• Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development. • Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. • Responsible for taking an active role in the mentoring of the student technologist staff. • Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinics mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations. • Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety, or job performance.
Other Duties:
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.