Radiologic Technologist- PRN - Crook County Medical Services District

Radiologic Technologist
Department: Radiology FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Reports to: Radiology Supervisor

Position Summary
The Staff Radiologic Technologist has the responsibility for public relations in dealing with
patients, hospital personnel, providers, and others; as well as providing services of the radiology
department to the general public.

Essential Functions
• Works under the direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Providers; with
regard to radiographic examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients.
• Provides immobilization devices as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis for each patient.
• Seeks consultation/collaboration for complex issues or when unsure, while utilizing resources appropriately.
• Selects and operates equipment as to proper technique using ionizing radiation.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Wears a radiation monitor badge at all times.
• Administers IV contrast media &. go/o sodium chloride.
• Responsible for the delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or
special procedures.
• Assists in performing first aid duties as necessary.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Maintains adequate records.
• Maintains clean work area, facility and equipment.
• Keeps a log for documenting who assists in holding patients during exams
including: person's name, date, technique used & if lead shielding was worn.
• Performs Digital Radiography, Bone Density, CT, Holter Monitor & OP EKG.
• Ultrasounds are optional for some technologists.
• Enters all patient information into CCMSD's EMR
• Radiologists to Interpret. Scans results into CCMSD's EMR.
• During the nights sends STAT exams to Real Radiology, fills out the patient's
information on their website; and scans the result into CCMSD's EMR.
• Makes sure Bone Density, CT, EKG, Holter Monitor, MRI, ultrasound &X-ray
exams performed at CCMSD are billed out through CCMSD's EMR.
• Performs Outpatient EKG's. Makes sure EKGs are billed out for Sundance OP,
IP & ED, Moorcroft Clinic & Hulett Clinic through CCMSD's EMR.
• Performs Holter Monitors. Sends the recording via Philips Holter Remote Link.
• Required to participate in all mandatory in-services and in-services pertaining to
radiology and meet the educational requirements to be licensed to take
radiographs.
• Logs all patients and exams performed on a shared daily log.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of areas in the department.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Keeps department stocked with linen & supplies at all times.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Follows all CCMSD's Policies, Procedures & Guidelines.
• Maintains ethical working relationships.
• Responsible for upkeep of all equipment.
• Reports to Supervisor Technologist regarding the condition of the radiology
department.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Technologist.

Qualifications/Education
• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school and meets the requirement for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must meet the current State of Wyoming licensure requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Professional and discrete manner at all times.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and within the areas of "ionizing radiation."
• Ability to work as a team player at all times.
• Possess strong grasp of clinical work flow in a hospital setting. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Diagnostic Experience.
• Computed Tomography Experience.
• Holter Monitor & Electrocardiogram Experience or willing to be trained.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records Program, Outlook and other Microsoft Office Programs preferred.

Hours of Work - Shift Work/On Call