Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• State Licensure

Job Details

• Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.
• Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs.
• Follow standards of safe radiation practice.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and be a role model for other associate technologists.
• Act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assure current standards of practice for the unit.
• Perform mammography examinations and meet quality standards set by Radiologists and ACR guidelines.
• Perform breast ultrasounds when required.
• Practice all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to ALARA.
• Assist in breast biopsies with physicians and handle appropriate paperwork and specimens.
• Produce quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare patient for exam and provide information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure.
• Respond to patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Assist the patient during exam and position the patient.
• Observe patient and equipment during the procedure and report/document unusual occurrences and patient's condition.
• Facilitate smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff to facilitate continuum of care.
• Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• Perform technologist duties of other registered modalities as assigned by management.
• Correctly input charges and required data for procedures and supplies utilized.
• Complete required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
• Prepare room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
• Maintain technical operation of equipment and notify service when necessary.
• Notify supervisor of equipment problems and log service calls/problems per department procedure.
• Maintain clean work area for employees and patients.
• Maintain quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
• Be proactive in problem identification and follow up with appropriate management personnel.
• Establish a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
• Maintain high skill level through ongoing education and meeting attendance and share information with staff.
• Participate in clinical training for students and/or staff technologists.
• Engage in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.
• Actively participate in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.
• Be responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.

Job Requirements

• One year imaging experience strongly preferred.

Additional Details

• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
• Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.

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