Coordinates daily case coverage in collaboration with the OR Charge RN.
- Creates and publishes staff schedule and call schedule.
- Has crucial conversations with staff as needed.
- Correctly identifies patient and corresponding exam. Obtains and documents patient history.
- Demonstrates proper positioning, radiographic techniques, and cassette screen/grid combinations to ensure high quality examinations.
- Practice standard precautions and maintain infection control standards.
- Educate patient regarding procedures and related information.
- Properly operate equipment as demonstrated by observation and audit.
- Cleans equipment and stocks supplies as needed.
- Demonstrate cooperative, positive and professional patient care and customer service.
- Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer or other sensitive material which may jeopardize the privacy of others.
- Perform and support quality assurance/CQI programs and processes.
- Demonstrate commitment to organizational goals.
- Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
- Assist the Radiologist with Arthrogram procedures. Must demonstrate appropriate sterile procedure skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Completion of Associates program in Radiologic Technology or Certification from a Credentialled Radiology School, with ARRT Certification.
EXPERIENCE Minimum of one year of previous experience is preferred. Radiology Technologist (OR) – Lead
REQUIREMENTS
- Current State and ARRT licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
KNOWLEDGE
- Basic knowledge and understanding of PACS.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of HIPAA.
SKILLS
- Must demonstrate excellent patient care skills.
- Must demonstrate professional communication skills.
- Must be adaptable to high volume environment.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.
ABILITIES
- Proper equipment manipulation.
- Ability to set techniques that follow ALARA.
- Able to work independently.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May occasionally be exposed to radiation, poor ventilation and fumes.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Work requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires lifting, pushing and pulling of approximately 50 lbs.