Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care* 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 if applicable.* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.* Reviews 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 if applicable.* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.* Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.* 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.* Uses critical thinking skills.* Asks clarifying questions.* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.* Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.* Preps the patient for the procedure.* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.* Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.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 schedule.* Ability to operate all aspects of the system.* Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.Education and Communication* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.* Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.* Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.* Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.Quality Control* Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.* Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.* Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.* Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.Operations* Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.* Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.