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Under the direct supervision of the Radiologist and department director and supervisor. Is responsible for the operation of radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic exams.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Technical or Vocational school plus up to 2 years specialty training
Experience: No prior work experience required
Licenses and Certifications
*HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
*RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Qualifications
*Prefer graduate of AMA approved or JCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
*Must be certified by the ARRT in Radiology or registry eligible within 6 months of hire.
*Must obtain CPR certification within 30 days from hire.
Statement Of Employment Philosophy
Being a part of Tanner Health System is more than a job, it is a promise we make to treat every patient with exceptional service every time they walk through our doors. Service excellence is the foundation of our organizational culture and the expectations we all set for each other, our patients, physicians and our community. All employees agree to abide by a set of service standards. These standards are the promise we make to provide the best care possible, and represent our beliefs, values and who we strive to become. We each commit to making Tanner Health System a great place for our employees to work, for patients to receive care and for physicians to practice medicine.
Functions
Area of Responsibilities
*Performs radiographic exams as assigned under the supervision of a registered technologist, i.e., CT portables, C-arm, general and emergency radiographic studies.
*Demonstrates competency in patient care according to the age of the patient and population served: neonate infant, toddler, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
*Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
*Is knowledgeable of hospital policy and procedures; safety, life safety, security, equipment, utilities, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials and waste. Follows standard precautions.
*Competence in scheduling exams in the CR unit, as well as the use of PACS and Web PACS
*Performs quality exams consistently to meet standards set by the radiologist.
*Responsible for assisting during fluoroscopic procedures and other special type procedures.
*Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient's needs.
*Demonstrates understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients (age and diagnosis).
*Responsible for assisting and keeping radiology equipment and accessories in satisfactory operating condition.
*Responsible for CQI related duties and QA/QC duties as assigned. Understands and participates and The Joint Commission requirements
*Responsible for individual continuing education.
*Completes and assists in all orientation of new employees.
*Demonstrates knowledge of pain management and responds appropriately.
*Monitors and assures patient safety
Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Technical or Vocational school plus up to 2 years specialty training
Experience: No prior work experience required
Licenses and Certifications
*HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
*RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Supervision
*N/A
Qualifications
*Prefer graduate of AMA approved or JCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
*Must be certified by the ARRT in Radiology or registry eligible within 6 months of hire.
*Must obtain CPR certification within 30 days from hire.
Definitions
Under the direct supervision of the Radiologist and department director and supervisor. Is responsible for the operation of radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic exams.
Position Responsibilities
Contact with Others: Requires frequent but limited contacts with many others to do job, or extensive contacts with a limited number of categories of people to apply procedures or treatment. Requires discretion and tact to interpret departmental procedures.
Effect of Error: Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects.
People Management Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibility: Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task
Work Environment/Physical Effort
Mental Demands: Semi-routine duties of some variety and difficulty performed under general supervision and following general operating procedures and practices. Work involves some planning to select correct methods and correct for error.
Working Conditions: Extreme - Constantly involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.
Working Conditions Aspects for Immunizations
Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles): Yes
Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age: Yes
Physical Effort: Considerable physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day. Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.
Physical Aspects
Bending: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Typing: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Manual Dexterity -- picking, pinching with fingers etc.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Hearing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Reaching -- above shoulder: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Reaching -- below shoulder: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Visual: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Color Vision: Not required
Speaking: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Standing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Balancing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Walking: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Crawling: Not required
Running - in response to an emergency: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Lifting up to 25 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Lifting 25 to 60 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Lifting over 60 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Carrying: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Climbing: Not required
Kneeling: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Squatting: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Tasting: Not required
Smelling: Not required
Driving -- Utility vehicles such as golf carts, Gators, ATV, riding lawnmowers, skid steer, aerial lift: Not required
Driving -- Class C vehicles: Not required
Driving -- CDL class vehicles: Not required
N95 Respirator usage (PPE): Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Hazmat suit usage (PPE): Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Pushing/Pulling -- up to 25 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Pushing/Pulling -- 25 to 60 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Pushing/Pulling -- over 60 lbs. : Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time