Radiology Technologist

Radiology TechnicianOur mission is to provide exceptional, efficient, and cost effective orthopaedic surgical services to every patient and family we have the privilege to serve.Job Summary Provides radiology services. Responsible for operating radiological and fluoroscopic equipment.Duties and Responsibilities1. PhilosophySupports the facility's ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesPerforms in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresFollows the facility's standards for ethical business conductConducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team memberRecognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesRespects patients' right to privacy, dignity, and confidentialityParticipates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activitiesMaintains professional relationships with management and medical staff2. CommunicationCommunicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersInteracts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner3. Financial practicesUses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesReports wasteful practicesAnalyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements4. Compliance programContributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted compliance programPerforms according to established compliance policies and procedures5. Performance-improvement programContributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement programPerforms according to established performance-improvement policies and proceduresObjectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of careParticipates in data collection activities to support the performance-improvement program6. Safety/risk-management programAdheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person7. Professional competenceParticipates in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesWelcomes suggestions and recommendations8. DutiesCompletes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological supportAssembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician's preference cardTests and monitors equipment for proper working conditionAccurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directionDocuments records and other forms, accurately adhering to approved policies/proceduresConfirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-rayCommunicates information about the patient's status to other persons responsible for patient careApplies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology technician functionsFollows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedureRemains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needsFollows manufacturer's specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x-ray procedurePerforms required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directedHandles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safetyMaintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedureMaintains a clean and organized work areaResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physicianRequirementsQualificationsCooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physiciansAbility to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general publicAbility to make decisions and solve problemsRequirementsAssociates degree in Radiological Technology from an accredited Radiology Technology programRadiology technician certification in the state of KentuckyPreferredTwo or more years of experience working as a radiology technicianCPR / AED and First Aid certificationJob Quality RequirementsAccuracyAttention to detailTimelinessOrganizationLittle supervision needed to accomplish tasksDependabilityAttendancePunctualityAbility to follow instructionsAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical/Mental RequirementsAbility to sit, stand and walkOccasional kneeling, stooping, bending or reachingAbility lift 50 poundsVisual and auditory acuity