Radiology Technician II

About the position

Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgery and portable bedside service areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic examinations according to departmental protocols within diagnostic imaging department as well as operating room, emergency department and hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization devices as required and selects technical factor that will result in optimum imaging for each individual patient.
• Reviews orders, correlates patients clinical history with exam being performed; reviews previous studies when follow up and progressive studies are requested.
• Consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed.
• Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered.
• Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS.) Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
• Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
• Assists radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures.
• Operates the general radiology, fluoroscopy and portable imaging systems; and understands all system features and performance capabilities.
• Post processes/reviews images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
• Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices.
• Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately; reports accidents and/or unusual incidents as well as unsafe conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.
• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
• Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.
• Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
• Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
• Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.
• Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and self.
• Records fluoroscopy time used during procedures.
• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
• Rotates and shares on call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.
• Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding subsection operations as needed.
• Accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student technologists during their clinical assignments.
• Pursues ongoing continuing education.
• Attends departmental meetings and/or in-service presentations as needed or required.
• Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.