Job Summary:

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.* Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.* Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.* Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.* Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.* Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.* Uses critical thinking skills.* Dialogs with patient/family* Asks clarifying questions.* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.* Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.* Preps the patient for the procedure.* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique* Maintains competency with venipuncture.Equipment* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.Education and Communication* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.