DE - Registered Rad Tech - Milford - First Connect

Job Description:

General Summary:

Under the direction of the Site Manager and Radiology Supervisor, demonstrates competency and actively functions in General Radiography procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares procedure room and patient for all studies. Properly disinfect all equipment after each patient, following cleaning policies and protocols. All dirty linen should be disposed and replaced after every patient. Monitor patient flow for efficient daily operations.
2. Educates patient regarding ordered procedure and answers any related questions. Obtain patient history and written consent for exam. Verify patient information, check for appropriate ICD-10 codes. Utilize appropriate patient safety screening/consent forms to ensure all safety precautions have been addressed prior to procedure.
3. Performs procedures in accordance with established protocols. Positions patients and selects appropriate equipment necessary to accomplish procedure depending upon the age of the patient and the physical capabilities. Monitors patient during procedures; notifies Radiologist of reactions or problems. Assist the radiologists when necessary. Every effort must be made to minimize patient discomfort.
4. Demonstrate competency on all general diagnostic imaging equipment. Ensure quality images for all completed procedures prior to releasing patient by reviewing images or sending images to the PACS System, depending on type of procedure. Imaging QAs should be less than 2% per month.
5. Run a pending work report daily to ensure all exams have been properly charged. PACS and HMR errors are closely tracked and reported on PI reports following the QA policy. The individual error rate should be less than 2%.
6. Maintain adequate supplies. Responsible for stocking the room, as assigned, at the beginning of each shift and throughout the day to ensure that the room is always ready to perform the required procedures. Be aware of supply needs and par levels, and report all items that fall below par level to the designated person.
7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Associate Degree; Radiologic Technology
  
• Credential(s): Registered Technologist, Radiography Medical Radiologic Technologist; Basic Life Support; Or other certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  
• Experience: Required: New Graduate

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education:
• Credential(s):
• Experience:

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Full Time, All Shifts available

State License Details:
Upon Acceptance

Sub Specialty:
Radiologic Technologist

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
1